If a page one result for a keyword is mostly directories, do I have a chance to rank for this keyword?

[randallseo]

I feel like although directories carry a lot of weight and links, I'd think that my client would be able to gain a top position, since none of the others are competitor pages, nor are the directories engaging.

[randallseo]

Thanks for all your input! Just wanted some more experienced input, we shall see how it turns out.

[Thos003]

You can outrank directories. You may even find that those results are easier to gain as Google likes to blend their results.

[Marcus_Miller]

Yup, I agree, they are just results, like any other, and if they are all directories, chances are you can take them down over time.

[itrogers]

Have you considered getting links from those directories for your client? Do that and get some additional links that are better that your competition doesn't have and I would imagine that you would outrank them over time.