2: The past tense of choose.
6: The inside lower horizontal surface of a room or hallway.
7: A garment worn on the upper half of the body.
11: An act of gracious kindness.
15: Hawke of 'Training Day'
17: Speed competitions held at a specified time on a regular course; 'My grandpa is a big fan of horse ______.'
18: A large dog originally bred for snow rescue and as a working dog.
24: Any collection in its entirety.
27: To gently stroke or caress.