Punters have blasted a new rule that will come into effect later this year that will impact next year's Cheltenham Festival.
The new rule will be in effect from October 1 and it states that novice and juvenile horses will be required to run a minimum of four times prior to competing in Class 1 or Class 2 handicap hurdle races.
In a statement released from the BHA, it reads: "From 1 October 2022, novice and juvenile horses will be required to run a minimum of four times (up from three) prior to competing in a Class 1 or Class 2 handicap hurdle race.
