There was no final night upset in season five of Racing League as London & The South celebrated an ultimately convincing victory at Southwell, with Richard Kingscote securing the top jockey award. London & The South started the meeting with a 125-point cushion and, while closest challenger The East performed admirably with three winners, Matt Chapman’s team sealed the title with a race to spare.

London & The South will look to stamp its authority on Racing League as season five reaches its conclusion at Southwell on Thursday, August 28. With a 125-point lead over closest challenger The East, Matt Chapman’s team is long odds-on to claim a maiden Racing League title having finished second in 2022 and third for the past two seasons.

Chris Hughes’ side led narrowly heading into night two following three winners at Great Yarmouth but now find themselves 101.5 points clear

The East made a strong start to Racing League 2024, with three winners on home soil at Great Yarmouth.