Possible Clues:

• Race over fences
• Horse race with ditches and hedges
• Race with obstacles
• Chelsea lost after difficult run?
• Derby's certainly not one for exotic cheese plates
• Run both taps, overwhelmed by high rent
• Expensive contract secures church for race
• Horse race speeches, late unfortunately
• Places seethe with excitement for this race
• Obstacle race — late speeches (anag)