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.

Link Copied! Jockey Sonny Leon rides long-shot Rich Strike over the finish line at the Kentucky Derby Saturday.

Jockey Sonny Leon follows his Kentucky Derby win with a four-day suspension for a careless riding incident last month at Ohio's Thistledown.

Jockey Sonny Leon follows his Kentucky Derby win with a four-day suspension for a careless riding incident last month at Ohio's Thistledown.

Jockey Sonny Leon celebrates after riding Rich Strike, lower right, to victory in the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Louisville, Ky ...

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.

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.

Rich Strike and jockey Sonny Leon shocked the world by winning the Kentucky Derby last weekend.

Based at Monmouth Park for the summer, Leon is seven wins away from the milestone ...

Jockey Sonny Leon, winner of the Kentucky Derby raced at Belterra Park day before Derby The Kentucky Derby was a historical moment for jockey Sonny Leon and Rich Strike.