Listed to ride in six of the nine races on Saturday’s card, Leon is looking to chip away at the seven wins he needs to reach 1,000 for his career. “I know how close I am,” he said. “It will mean a lot ...

Sonny Leon, a largely unknown jockey, booted 80-1 long shot Rich Strike to an improbable win in the 148th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Sonny Leon, the jockey who led Rich Strike to an improbable Kentucky Derby win as an 80-1 long shot, has been suspended for careless riding. Leon’s suspension will last just four days and can ...

Jockey Sonny Leon seems as surprised as anyone by Rich Strike’s long-shot Kentucky Derby win By Theresa Waldrop , CNN 2 minute read ...

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 ...

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, the fourth imposed on him since September. Two days ...

Jockey Sonny Leon celebrates after winning the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ...

Jockey Sonny Leon celebrates with his family after riding Rich Strike to win the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. Trainer Eric Reed (L… ...

Sonny Leon became a big name in the sport when he steered Rich Strike to victory in the Kentucky Derby. But he says he’s happiest on small-time ovals.

Sports ‘Sonny day:’ 2022 Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Sonny Leon was an underdog, but also Northeast Ohio racing community favorite . Updated: ; May. 12, 2022, 5 ...

Jockey Sonny Leon seems as surprised as anyone by Rich Strike’s long-shot Kentucky Derby win By Theresa Waldrop , CNN 2 minute read ...