Factor takes finale in style The Rock Factor scampered clear to win the finale at Dundalk in fine style. Emmet Mullins’ charge was making his first start since mid-June and only his second in handicap company. Ben Coen dictated things from the front on the 11/2 shot and edged on turning for home in the ten furlong handicap. The Fastnet Rock gelding was asked to stretch over a furlong from home and asserted in the closing stages to record a three-and-three-quarter length victory. Coen said afterwards: "There wasn't much pace in it, so I let him roll away in front. He got it quite easy and he picked up good. "He seemed to handle that surface nicely, and he will probably get a little bit further as well if you needed him to. "For a horse in that bracket, he did everything I asked of him, so hopefully he can stay progressing." (Quotes by Michael Graham)
