54a horse has position behind second in field being as far from start as finish (12) e?u?d??????? Think it’s equidistance and can see equine for horse but can’t see how the rest fits...
13a does blood test a new one three times unusually (9) i?i?????? Initiates? Can’t parse 15a plate borne back by short celebrity (7) e?e???? Struggling with this puzzle...
Struggling to finish this one 34d spirit bordering on excellent - and port (11) k?l?n?n?r?d Kaliningrad fits but can’t parse 45d break asunder to find it’s translating n (2,5) u?\i?f?? 55a left...
8a seventh son perhaps really appreciates gentle treatment (3,6) k??\????s think it’s kid gloves and can see reallybappreciates is loves but can’t parse the rest...