st Prize Crossword

[Midge311]

7d -coat, embroidered sheepskin outer garment(6)
9d Carrying freight (5)
10d Some of decrepit Aphrodite's last words(7)
16a To condescend - a bit rude, ignorant(5)
32a A game played on horseback eg is awful for poor specimens (9)
38a A pie's set up in layers (6)

last few, thanks in advance

[Jumbuck]

9d laden
10d epitaph
16a deign
32a apologies
38a strata

[Lie-in King]

7d Afghan
9d Laden
10d "Some of decr Epit Aph rodite..."
16a "...a bit ru De ignorant"
32a A polo gies (anag 'eg is')
38a Strata - 'a tarts' (back)

[Pigletion]

10d epitaph

[Midge311]

thanks to all, especially lie-in king for reasons, and best wishes for the day.
I had 6a wrong
Performed sentry duty(9)

[Lie-in King]

Happy to help :-)

6a Patrolled