Compact Crossword - The Scotsman

Wednesday’s puzzle...

ACROSS

1 Steeplechase rider (4-6)

7 Unopposed victory (8)

8 Principal (4)

9 Tactless remark (5)

10 Quiver (7)

12 Odds on a horse (8-5)

15 Small field for horses (7)

17 Theatrical (5)

20 ____ Minor, constellation (4)

21 Taking part in riding competitions (8)

22 Race leader (10)

DOWN

1 Spiritual knowledge (Hindu) (5)

2 Seek to reach (4,3)

3 Jazz dance (4)

4 Coach (8)

5 Town near Sandown Park (5)

6 Manoeuvre (6)

11 Consisting of distinct parts (8)

13 Nature (anag) (3-3)

14 Quick rapping sound (7)

16 Theatrical play (5)

18 Person in desperate straits (5)

19 In this place (4)

Tuesday’s solution

Across: 8 Foe, 9 Schedules, 10 Omega, 11 Decline, 12 Ties down, 14 Fund, 15 Able, 16 Maltreat, 20 Burundi, 21 Swarm, 23 Speedwell, 24 Hoe. Down: 1 Effort, 2 Here, 3 Island, 4 Shadow Cabinet, 5 Edict, 6 Altitude, 7 Ostend, 13 Enlarged, 15 Ambush, 17 Tussle, 18 Timber, 19 Snide, 22 Ache.