An ecumenical matter: Pulpit, brass candlesticks and pipe organ

Contents of a former seminary reflect Irish culture in 19th and 20th centuries

Punchestown Gold Cup: Rare talent Allaho favourite to do it over three miles

Should the main contenders take each other on it could set it up for a late pounce

Alex Ferguson enjoys Merseyside success as Clan Des Obeaux wins

Co-owner enjoys more Aintree success while trainer Paul Nicholls boosts title hopes

Deja vu as Minello Indo faces off familiar foes for Gold Cup glory

Rachael Blackmore has Gold Cup score to settle as she rides De Bromhead’s A Plus Tard

Fakir D’oudairies bids to end long barren run for Irish runners in Ascot Cup

Joseph O’Brien-trained star the sole Irish challenger for final Grade One before Cheltenham

Reigning champion Minella Indo and A Plus Tard top 30 entries for Gold Cup

Al Boum Photo, one of seven Mullins entries, back in the mix to try to regain his crown

A Plus Tard set to display Gold Cup credentials in Savills Chase

An authoritative display in the €175,000 day three feature will confirm his favouritism for March’s ‘Blue Riband’ at Cheltenham

Bryan Cooper back in business and determined to grasp his second chance

Mature jockey has experienced highs and lows of racing and now has fresh perspective

Leopardstown hope watering will improve conditions for Christmas festival

Turf consultancy firm STRI have been working to get track to retain more water

British Champions Day could live up to billing if Adayar and Mishriff clash

One-two from July’s King George could meet again at Ascot to decide world leader

Germany’s Torquator Tasso causes 80-1 upset in a thrilling Arc

Dermot Weld’s Tarnawa edged on the line as Marcel Weiss-trained colt pounces late

Ever-hopeful Japanese still determined to crack the Arc code

Racing-obsessed nation try and finally claim Europe’s greatest all-aged race

Jennifer O’Connell: Michael D Higgins would do well to follow his own advice

President’s refusal of invitation to commemorative service with queen is no act of healing

Handsome devil – Alison Healy on Beauchamp Bagenal