ENGLAND'S Paul Broadhurst has soared to the top of the leaderboard at the Celtic Manor this morning.

The veteran started the day on five under par, two shots behind overnight leader Keith Horne.

But three birdies in three holes have seen him take the outright lead on eight under par.

Leaderboard: -8 Broadhurst; -7 Horne; -6 Velasco, Hanson; -5 Noren, Hansen, Webster; -4 Dubuisson