times jumbo 863

[houghofurr]

25d ascot perhaps sees short winning margin- a length (9)

56a old count in tomb on estate (9) l?n?.......thanks

[bibblebub]

56a landgrave

[bibblebub]

25d neckcloth ? (not 100% sure)

neck = a winning distance in horse racing
cloth = a length of canvas http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cloth (?)

[parr1]

25d neckpiece?

[novalis]

Neckcloth looks right as an ascot is a type of tie.

[mightymouse]

Neckpiece fits better than neckcloth....not sure why....but I have Napoleon for 34a, The Acropolis for 39a... and tie-ups for 43a.

Any suggestions gratefully received!

[carlina]

25d neckpiece

short winning margin => as in 'won by a neck'

a length => piece