The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2023 Oct 06

• A person from eg Kelso racecourse Crossword Clue
• Canal, say — unpleasantly raw and wet indeed Crossword Clue
• Company guy brought in excellent award Crossword Clue
• Coppers pursuing former partner in money business Crossword Clue
• Dark period close to end of plot Crossword Clue
• Decline initially for everyone Crossword Clue
• Disparage the writer's excellent example Crossword Clue
• Eastern European country coming up strange Crossword Clue
• Encourage reduction in gush? Crossword Clue
• Feature of engagement ring some gent waved about Crossword Clue
• Fine to abandon wind instrument and stringed instrument Crossword Clue
• Has unusual amount to pay up for vegetable Crossword Clue
• Hold off, for example, seizing time Crossword Clue
• Lean against brass instrument that's overturned Crossword Clue
• One unable to fly, being stuck in the mud Crossword Clue
• Opening of concerto by aspiring, but not good, composer Crossword Clue
• Painful day engaged in arrangement of hair for elephant? Crossword Clue
• Prepare for succession Crossword Clue
• Seduce bloke, casting off initial reserve Crossword Clue
• Severely criticise medicine or remedy, ultimately Crossword Clue
• Swallow everything in ice-cream Crossword Clue
• Swigs ale freely, clutching new drink container Crossword Clue
• Team's backed favourite dodge Crossword Clue
• Unhappy, having to import new grains Crossword Clue
• Waste soldiers, bringing in northern soldiers, after reflection Crossword Clue
• Youngster's cropped top Crossword Clue