| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Whip a late runner but achieve nothing (4,1,4,5) | ||
| A head for lodges sadly has to waste time on a lost cause (4,1,4,5) | ||
| Persevere in promoting a futile cause (4.1.4.5) | ||
| Waste energy and try to sell Trigger? | The Telegraph Cryptic | 15 Mar 2017 |
| Plug vainly away at course involving lashings of meat? | The Times Cryptic | 23 Jan 2017 |
| Try to revive waning interest |