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The Midas Touches brings the finest analysis of horse racing to the modern world. Each week, we run you through the biggest contests of the horse racing calendar, hunting for value and seeking to land the biggest touches. On top of this, we will feature an exclusive interview with a special guest each week. From musical prodigies to sporting superstars, we will ask them to pick three horses that they like for the weekend‘s action, followed by a conversation about their life and own professions. This podcast combines horse racing and hearty humour from start to finish.
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Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Charlie thought he had managed to escape the jumps for another season… but, as you will see this week, how wrong he was!
This latest episode for you covers the most watched and biggest betting race of the year in the Grand National at Aintree. Traditionally a fiendishly difficult handicap puzzle to solve, the lads have got stuck into the analysis and have a few darts to throw which, inevitably, include some juicy prices so listen in to find out who…
Elsewhere on the card for Saturday, both the boys have strong best bets at current prices of 4/1 and 9/2 on what looks to be an intriguing of day racing.
Whatever happens, Saturday’s action will not be one to miss and nor is this podcast episode.
Last thing, if you are feeling kind, please give this podcast a share - any and all support goes a long way for us so we really appreciate it.
Good luck to all this weekend and bring on the Grand National!
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
The moment you have all been waiting for… after a long hiatus following the Cheltenham Festival Preview night, the lads have reset, regained energy, and regrouped ahead of what promises to be a MASSIVE season of racing on the flat. 😍
And so, for this next episode of The Midas Touches, we are giving listeners the horses to follow for the 2023 flat season, where the lads, along with horse racing analysis expert, Will Heard, unpick who’s who from the best of the UK and Irish contingent in the big upcoming races.
So whether you are looking to refresh your memory on the best flat horses around, or you are new to the game and looking for some advice on who to keep an eye on this season, this episode is open to all and gives you all the tools you will need to be completely clued up going into the 2023 flat season!
The racing will come thick and fast from now heading into the summer and we’ll be covering it all here on The Midas Touches so be sure to click that subscribe button so you don’t miss a thing! 🔔
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Sunday Mar 12, 2023
Fans - you spoke and we listened…
There have been A LOT of requests coming in for us to release the recording from our much-anticipated Cheltenham Preview live event so here goes - if you’re in search of the hottest tips and takes ahead of the Cheltenham Festival next week then look no further.
Thursday evening The Midas Touches hosted Jess Stafford, George Daly, and a bunch of punting degens to discuss all the juiciest gossip in the world of racing to uncover the best prospects for this year’s Festival. So if you’re going all four days, one day, or will simply be keeping an eye on proceedings via the telly, this is a must listen.
As you may gather from this episode, all profits from the event have gone to two charities very close to The Midas Touches so, though this is of course a free podcast, we would hugely appreciate any donations, big or small, to our chosen charities - you can find the Justgiving page here (link).
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/themidastouchescheltenhampreview
Cheltenham is upon us… LET’S GO BABYYYY!!!
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
Friday Feb 17, 2023
Friday Feb 17, 2023
EPISODE 46:
Guests are officially back on The Midas Touches podcast and, as you know, we do not do things in half measures, so back with a bang it is.
This week the lads welcome on the show Josh Stacey (aka The Racing Josh), one of the up-and-coming stars of the broadcasting racing world, to hopefully shed some light on this weekend’s racing action.
Not only that, but Josh is known as a bit of a Cheltenham specialist (to say the least) and so has kindly offered to give some insight into his best bets for the Festival no less.
The feature this weekend is the Ascot Chase but there is no shortage of top-class action across the country, so this is definitely worth a listen if you want all the key info on the racing.
Please like, share, subscribe if you have not already done so and we hope to see you all next week.
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Tris has called this “one of his favourite weekends of the year…” and if he is referring to the 7pm at Wolves on Saturday, then Charlie is in absolute agreement as he thinks he has found one in that race 👀
Either way, the lads can’t exactly complain of a lack of racing. There are Grade 2s at both Newbury and Warwick as well as the Betfair Hurdle and that’s all on top of the aforementioned Class 2 at Wolverhampton!
The Betfair Hurdle can be a bit of a minefield for punters so Tris and Charlie are here to guide you through to, hopefully, land the spoils… only one way to find out 😉
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Hello, or top of the morning to our Irish fans - welcome back to The Midas Touches.
This week we’ve got Grade 1 action coming out of our ears as the Dublin Racing Festival takes place at Leopardstown over the weekend. The big question is, of course, will Tris and Charlie be brave enough to take on Willie Mullins in his back yard (probably not but who can blame them really 
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Whatever the case, this is an episode worth listening to as the lads clue you up on the runners and riders over the Irish Sea (depending on where you live, of course).
Another week, another episode. If you liked this one, or the podcast generally, please give us a like / share / follow / all of the above on socials - it always means a lot to us!
Until next time, thanks for listening and we’ll be back before you know it!
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
The Midas Touches are back for 2023 and after an outstanding end to 2022 for the podcast, Tris and Charlie are looking to continue the form into the new year…
In this episode, they cover racing from Kempton including the feature Lanzarote Hurdle and Warwick where they host a couple of Grade 2s. There is also a strong selection from the all-weather at Lingfield (of course) for the degens out there.
Can they continue the red-hot form… only one way to find out! Whatever happens this weekend, 2023 is a very exciting year for the podcast!
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
Saturday Dec 24, 2022
FESTIVE RACING PREVIEW FEAT. ITV RACING'S OLI BELL
Christmas is of course a time for giving but, for fans of the podcast, you do not have to wait until Christmas Day as here is the latest instalment of The Midas Touches complete with a whole host of bankers for the festive racing (we hope 😉).
This Christmas, Tris and Charlie cover the key action across Boxing Day and the 27th including the King George VI at Kempton and the Welsh National at Chepstow.
But as if that wasn't good enough, they have also drafted in the help of friend of the podcast, Oli Bell, who successfully tipped Tornado Flyer in the King George last year at 28/1, to give his verdict on the racing too.
So, whether you're cooking the Christmas turkey, opening presents, indulging in a mince pie and a glass of wine, stick on this episode and treat yourself to THE rundown of the festive racing action.
Merry Christmas one and all!
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Another week, another episode!
Will we see the return of friend of the podcast, Constitution Hill, up at Newcastle? Is it officially coming home (again)? Is the Pope catholic? So many questions to be answered this week but do not fear, the lads have all the answers you need (at least they think they do)!
Tune in this week for opinion on all the latest talking points in racing and beyond along with selections for the jumps action at Newcastle & Newbury which includes the Grade 1 Fighting Fifth Hurdle.
Any likes, comments, shares always appreciated 🥰
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
This week sees the return of some champs...and no, we are not talking about Tris and Charlie but instead Constitution Hill, A Plus Tard and L'Homme Presse.
It really is some top quality action so sit back, relax and listen.
XOXO,
The Midas Touches