Racing: Broad hint for future

CHRIS BROAD predicted a bright future for Mudahim after the seven-year-old won his first race over fences by 25 lengths yesterday. Nottingham's Bingham Novice Chase was a springboard for Cab On Target 12 months ago and Broad believes Mudahim can follow that horse to the top.

'The sky's the limit,' Broad said. 'He's by far the best I've trained.' Mudahmim, who had been a useful hurdler, had just taken the lead from Duhallow Lodge, his main rival yesterday, when the long-time leader came down at the last fence.

Warren Marston, the winner's rider, claimed that his mount would have won by 10 lengths even if Duhallow Lodge had not fallen. 'I will find another small race for Mudahim somewhere before raising my sights with him,' Broad said.