Leon, 35, will forever have that signature moment that stands out among those wins. His masterful ride aboard Rich Strike in the 2022 Kentucky Derby produced the second-largest win payout ($163.60 ...

OCEANPORT – The breathtaking video of jockey Sonny Leon weaving Rich Strike through the entire Kentucky Derby field in 2022 to score a stunning win at 80-1 has quickly become an iconic piece of ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Jockey Sonny Leon and trainer Eric Reed hit the ground running in every way imaginable for the Kentucky Derby. Rich Strike did both one better after his last-minute Derby entry ...

Jockey Sonny Leon guided Rich Strike from well back in the 20-horse field. Rich Strike faced 80-to-1 odds, while Zandon faced 3-to-1 odds. Rich Strike is trained by Eric R. Reed.

Interestingly, Leon’s career-best season was the year before his Kentucky Derby win, when he won 226 races in 2021. He finished 11 th nationally in wins that year.“I had just bought a house in ...