16 A. English saddle-horse of yore, missing end of halter, rejected part of bridle (7) ??E?LA? NB. There's a misprint in one letter in the definition of some clues, I don't think this one is involved....
Any one else noticed the "winners " in this crossword are always in the order of England, Ireland, Scotland , Wales.?......Just thought I'd mention it........
8A A COCKTAIL made from Champagne and orange juice M?o??? 17a A person exercising supreme authority monarch ?o?e?e??? 18d Australian cockatoo with grey wings and back and a pink body ??l?h 26a Large...