CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Put in place for racers bred by 23 across (10) 6 Was second Greek character good, or selfsatisfied? (4) 10 It’s wrong to take a chance to remove one from office (9) 11 Protect oneself against loss, when on the limit (5) 12 Lazy Susan on board ship goes off course (6) 13 Working to a second model, full of beans, say (2,5) 15 One man urged others to be convinced (9) 18 Italian runner kept enthusiastic characters in the picture (5) 19 Left a tip-top church secure (5) 21 Turned out cash in purse, so buys things up (9) 23 Supporter back in charge, with little hesitation, as a breeder (7) 24 Was medical treatment cut short by system of government? (6) 27 Measure the value of a degree, at some stage (5) 28 Once lined up, but displayed apathy (9) 29 Support a large number in clear out ... (4) 30 ... used as support for a working man (6-4)

DOWN 1 It’s a conspiracy to record over something (4) 2 Did Greek characters take it all in. They are just grand (5) 3 It’s wrong to have passion. In fact, it’s a disgrace (7) 4 Hurries with little resistance, and signs on (5) 5 Did a humble docker need a carrier for heavy goods? (3-6) 7 Time roads were redesigned by middlemen (9) 8 Estimated sound dwelling providing accommodation (5,5) 9 Talk informally, with an ulterior motive sometimes (4,2) 14 About to have Championship action in the ring (5,5) 16 Would a tycoon be carrying a lot of weight, at the end (9) 17 Turn out to be persuasive, without one able to control (9) 20 Called from a distance in cold, wet weather (6) 22 Had a pony left inside, having driven a hard bargain (7) 24 Set artist to perform over one (5) 25 Group of clever people include women and men, sagely (5) 26 Care for patients, in fact, is often denied (4)