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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 Dec 16, 2021
Festive Season Part 2 feat. Racing TV‘s Jess Stafford
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
Thursday Dec 16, 2021
In the second part of our festive period, Tris and Charlie have a very special guest on board, none other than Racing TV Presenter, Buzz superfan, Thurloe racing manager, friend of the podcast, friend hopefully now, Jess Stafford.
We take an in depth look at Buzz's life and career so far, as Jess recalls some of their most special memories thus far. We also look ahead to the Long Walk Hurdle this weekend at Ascot, in which Buzz seeks to prove his doubters wrong and pick up his first Grade 1 at a proper staying distance.
Tris and Charlie also run through three other races, with a strong selection appearing who has already featured on the podcast...
Races covered:
Saturday
2.00 Lingfield
2.25 Ascot
3.00 Ascot
3.35 Ascot

Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Festive Season Part 1 feat. Jamie Radford
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
Thursday Dec 09, 2021
This week kicks off a jam-packed festive period for the Tris and Charlie who are joined in this episode by self-proclaimed super-fan of the podcast, Jamie Radford, to preview the racing this weekend from Cheltenham and Doncaster as well as discussing the current hot topics in the world of racing and much more.
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Races covered:
Cheltenham:
- 1:50 Racing Post Gold Cup Handicap Chase
- 3:00 Unibet International Hurdle
Doncaster
- 2:40 bet365 Summit Juvenile Hurdle

Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Our Sisters are on the Podcast!!
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
Thursday Nov 25, 2021
It’s Bradbeer v Tusa round 2 as Charlie and Tris’s sisters take each other on in a tipping head-to-head this week. Their knowledge of horse racing may vary quite drastically, but, as the old saying goes, all is fair in love and war and head-to-head tipping competitions so anything could happen here.
Listen in to get Eliza and Millie’s selections from Newbury and Newcastle (race times below) as well as Tris and Charlie’s expert analysis on the same races.
If you’re in the Christmas spirit, please remember to give us a like, share, follow and tell all your friends. As ever, keep up to date with what’s going on via our Instagram and Twitter, both @themidastouches
Races covered:
Newbury:
1:50 - Get Your Ladbrokes £1 Free Bet Today Handicap Hurdle
3:00 - Ladbrokes Trophy Chase
Newcastle:
3:15 - Betfair Fighting Fifth Hurdle

Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Pro-Gambler Al Russell is on the Podcast!
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
Wednesday Nov 17, 2021
After some very successful tipping last week, Tris and Charlie are at it again to cover this weekend’s action from Haydock & Ascot including the Grade 1 Betfair Chase.
The boys are also joined by ex-professional cricketer, pro-punter, and venture capitalist Al Russell who gives his opinion on the racing as he looks to shoot to top of the leaderboard in our guest tipping competition. He also kindly provides a ‘certainty’ cricket bet… tune in to find out who / what!
Races covered in this episode:
Ascot:
2:05 Chanelle Pharma 1965 Chase (Grade 2)
2:40 Coral Hurdle (Grade 2)
3:15 Gerard Bertrand Hurst Park Handicap Chase
Haydock:
2:25 Betfair Exchange Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle (Grade 3)
3:00 Betfair Chase (Grade 1)

Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Head-to-head tipping battle!
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
Thursday Nov 11, 2021
In this episode, Charlie and Tris go head to head in a tipping competition... with a forfeit for the loser. They cover the big races from a huge weekend of racing from Cheltenham, Lingfield and Punchestown. Watch out for our subtle hints for our future guest...exciting times!
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Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Horse Trainer Tom Fanshawe is on the Podcast!
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
For this week's episode, Tris and Charlie analyse the big races at the 2021 Breeders Cup! After a successful last week, with winners at 9/2 and 15/2, we move our gaze to sunny San Diego and Del Mar Racetrack for more winners across the pond.
Tom Fanshawe, assistant trainer of Audarya, who heads to the US to defend her Breeders Cup Filly & Mare crown, joins us on the podcast on his way out to America. He gives our listeners three tips for the weekend as well as some exclusive insight on how Audarya has been working in the run-up to the big race.
This is currently a non-profit podcast.

Friday Oct 29, 2021
England Rugby‘s Tom Curry is on the Podcast!
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Friday Oct 29, 2021
Join Tris and Charlie as they discuss an exciting weekend of early jumps season action. They focus on three races including the bet365 hurdle, the Charlie Hall Chase (both at Wetherby) and the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Champion Chase at Down Royal. Following this, they have their first guest of the podcast, none other than England Rugby superstar Tom Curry, making an appearance in an exclusive interview!

Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Welcome to the Pod & Weekend Preview!
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Wednesday Oct 20, 2021
Charlie and Tris talk through the hot races of the weekend, including the Group 1 Vertem Futurity at Doncaster! We put up a few strong selections, including a punchy lay bet from Charlie on a hot Saturday favourite. We also run you through the concept of the show, and preview a very special guest to be excited for next week. Please give us a friendly rating on Apple Podcasts and spread the word!
PS: The presentation and editing can only go up from here!