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 ...

Jockey Sonny Leon tosses roses into the air as he rides Rich Strike to the winner’s circle after winning the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7 ...

In total, he has been suspended 32 days since Sept. 15. His agent Jeff Perrin told AP that Leon will be eligible to ride in the Preakness if Rich Strike is entered. Jockey Sonny Leon tosses roses into ...

Winning the Kentucky Derby could be career-changing for Sonny Leon, but not right away. Rich Strike's jockey is serving a suspension this week, his fifth since September. Two days after riding an 80-1 ...

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 ...

Rich Strike (21), with Sonny Leon aboard, beats Epicenter (3), with Joel Rosario aboard, at the finish line to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs.

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 ...

"You do have to be aggressive to win," jockey agent Jeff Perrin said. "I think there are judgment calls that people make, and I don't want to comment on it too much for political reasons. But you have ...

The jockey of Kentucky Derby upset winner Rich Strike is serving a four-day suspension handed down by Ohio racing stewards that his agent says won’t prevent him from riding the horse in next ...