Save the Children Quiz

[polyanna18]

I am really struggling with these two:-

1. But this 'perfect racing machine' had nothing to do with the American Coach company. (10, 3) I keep thinking about Greyhound bus but it doesn't fit.

2. On its own sounds like an alphabetical meal (9, 6)

Thanks in advance for any help

[Annie 2]

Could 2 be spaghetti letter?

[janbee]

is it grAyhound bus?

[glasman]

Ballyregan Bob?????
Famous racing greyhound.

[polyanna18]

Thank you all - thats a big help

[amadeusamati]

38, Ballyregan bob - he was dog
Can't help on 14 - spaghetti

Can you help with these:
10. Bird lodges in timber walkway (10)

11. He could well be a close neighbour (4)

33. Negative sound of an empthy weight (8) dumbbell?

34. Unsightly blemish to throw out when it is dark (7)

45. Ten eat and are in thir elemnent (6)