The capacity to express contrition is prerequisite for political leaders. Each of the last number of taoisigh has had occasion to open their heart to the Dáíl and denounce one legacy issue or another.

With each passing year, Jerry Maguire’s words ring truer.

Celestial Halo will have other targets than the Cheltenham Festival despite enjoying a belated return to the winner's enclosure in the totesport.com National Spirit Hurdle at Fontwell today.