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Can anyone give me some help with the following clues No 41 "The filly Mrs Troy, became Oaks favourite." (9) 42 "East African policeman to beg for terrorists' return (6) many thanks

The e African policeman is askari

I think the first must be Agatha - Agatha Christie

The fictional detective Roderick Alleyn had a wife named Troy.

AJT Thank you very much for your prompt reply. These look ok to .

My posting of Agatha was wrong - Alleyn is correct

Clue 41 relates to a Thomas Hardy novel. The answer needs 9 letters so neither Agatha nor Alleyn fit.

Can I suggest we stick to adding hints rather than giving the whole answer. It is much more fun to struggle yourself to work it out though we all need help at some stage! On that basis any hint for for 16: Famous Bather etc? Thanks

Think bath-er not bather and you may have a eureka moment

thanks for that. Just had that 'eureka' moment.
Any help on 28) the tall blonde?