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The Midas Touches2025 Cheltenham Festival Preview: Tips, Race Analysis & Best Bets for the WeekThe 2025 Cheltenham Festival is almost upon us, bringing four days of top-tier National Hunt racing to one of the most beautiful sites in professional sport, Prestbury Park. Get your race analysis and best bets for every race of the festival right here.
Day 1 – from 00:00
The festival opens with arguably the highest quality day of the week, including the Champion Hurdle where Constitution Hill will aim to cement his status as the greatest hurdler of all time (GHOAT).
Day 2 - from 17:45
The Champion Chase will be a thrilling contest, with Jonbon looking for glory after a fan...2025-03-081h 06The Midas TouchesBoxing Day Tips 2024 - King George VI, Kempton and more!!Boxing Day Preview Special
Join Tris and Charlie this festive season to preview the action from across the cards at Kempton, Aintree, Wetherby, and Leopardstown this Boxing Day.
The lads discuss the return of Constitution Hill, who wins the King George, which horse is coming under the radar for the Formby, and much more.
We hope you enjoy this episode - please be sure to subscribe and share.
Merry Christmas from The Midas Touches and good luck with all selections.
2024-12-2531 minThe Midas TouchesNewmarket - Fillies Mile, Dewhurst & Cesarewitch Tips and Preview 2024!!We are back!!! After 5 months out of the saddle, we're here to preview a bumper weekend of 2yo racing including the Group 1 Fillies Mile and the Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.
We really couldn't be more excited to be back - with a new podcasting location in the heart of London, a rejuvenated mindset and a light tan after a trip to Bali (Charlie did), we're ready to take down whatever this Saturday racecard has to throw at us.
Good luck.
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
2024-10-1133 minThe Midas TouchesGuineas Preview 2024...City of Troy, a 33/1 outsider, 11/4 NAPs and more!!Happy Christmas everyone!
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Guineas weekend is finally here and we cannot be more excited to watch the action unfold.
Join us this week to preview the first two Classics of the flat season as City Of Troy looks to defend his unbeaten record and prove that he retains the significant talent he showed as a 2yo.
Don’t worry if you don’t like short-priced favourite, though; we have double-figured prices for both the 2,000 and 1,000 Guineas as well as selections...2024-05-0332 minThe Midas TouchesOur 2024 Flat Season Preview!!! (+ Craven Meeting Tips at 4/1 and 14/1...)Move over jumps racing; the flat season is officially here.
Join us this week as Tris & Charlie look ahead to the 2024 flat racing season. We’ll cover all the key contenders from the Classic generation - including a 40/1 poke at the Guineas - plus the biggest talking points across the divisions among the older horses.
The episode also kicks off with selections for the Craven Meeting which takes place over the next three days.
So while most are still getting over the excitement of the Grand National Festival, we have our focus firmly se...2024-04-1636 minThe Midas TouchesCheltenham Festival Preview 2024 - Days 3 & 4 inc. Tris's 16/1 Thursday NAP!!Welcome back to part 2 of The Midas Touches’ Big Cheltenham Preview.
In this episode, Tris & Charlie take on Thursday & Friday of the Festival, including the big one of the whole week; the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Yet again, we’ve been value hunting and are not afraid to take on the big favourites from days 3 & 4, so you can find a few big-priced tips in this episode.
So whether you’re going to the track, or just watching at home, be sure to give this episode (and the one before) a...2024-03-0831 minThe Midas TouchesCheltenham Festival Preview 2024 - Days 1 & 2 inc. Charlie's 12/1 Tuesday NAP!!Hellooooo & welcome to The Midas Touches’ Big Cheltenham Preview.
Join us for this two-part series covering all four days of the Cheltenham Festival, the marquee event of the National Hunt calendar.
In this episode, Tris & Charlie look ahead to Tuesday & Wednesday of the Festival, covering all the Grade 1 action as well as a couple of the other big races on the card.
As long-time listeners of the podcast will be aware, the lads are not afraid to take on a short-price favourite and this year will be no different…
2024-03-0748 minThe Midas TouchesCheltenham Trials Day Bonanza! 33/1 NAP (or is it?), 5/6 LAY BET (or is it?)New year, new house, same podcast… as the old saying goes; if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it 😉
It’s been a while since we last recorded but, going into 2024, we have just one resolution at The Midas Touches; no losers.
Therefore, join Tris & Charlie for the first podcast of the year to see how long they can keep that resolution as the lads preview Cheltenham Trials day which includes the rearranaged Clarence House Chase.
Spirits are certainly high for the new year and confidence is evidently hi...2024-01-2629 minThe Midas TouchesChristmas Special 2023...Kempton, Boxing Day, Leopardstown, Aintree, King George and more!!Boxing Day Sporting Bonanza feat. King George, Kauto Star, Rowland Meyrick, and Christmas
We’re nearly there… just two more sleeps until Boxing Day!
That’s right, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice this year, Boxing Day brings the highest quality horse racing for all to enjoy and a present from your favourite racing podcast…
The Midas Touches are hoping to spread the Christmas cheer once again this year, and have lined up selections from Kempton, Aintree, Wetherby, and Leopardstown including an outside pick in the feature race of the day...2023-12-2433 minThe Midas TouchesWe Preview the Tingle Creek and more... Constitution Hill | Jonbon | SandownListen to the podcast to find out what we think...
2023-12-0725 minThe Midas TouchesWe’re back for a big November Cheltenham Preview | Paddy Power Gold Cup | Greatwood Hurdle | Shloer Chase | Edwardstone | Jonbon | Nube Negra | Dan Skelton | Nicky Henderson and more!!Cheltenham in November is the first chance to have a look at some potential contenders for the Festival - it’s three days of action that comes thick and fast, so let the lads run you through the ones to watch and those not to watch.
The podcast has had some big success on this weekend in the past, so the track record is there. Confidence levels are similarly high this year - Charlie rarely misses with 2m4f chases, so the Paddy Power Gold Cup is his ideal race.
In short, selections are looking promising for this weekend - tune...2023-11-1632 minThe Midas TouchesJumps Preview 2023/24 including 12/1 and 66/1 Antepost NAPs!!Welcome back to another episode of The Midas Touches - after a long summer of action on the flat, the jumps season is back in full force and we know you guys are as excited as we are…
No doubt, it can be difficult to get back into the swing of things after such a long hiatus, so we’ve made it easy for you here at The Midas Touches - this episode is your one-stop-shop to all the key talking points in every division with a view to the Cheltenham Festival in March 2024.
2023-10-2647 minThe Midas TouchesWe’re back (again) for the Mill Reef 2023 Tips and Preview!!Hellooooo, and welcome back…
Yep, sounds right, doesn’t it?
It’s official, The Midas Touches podcast is back.
After weeks of honing our tipping skills, we are finally back with three certified NAPs for you guys (genuinely, these things cannot lose), covering races from Curragh, Ayr, and Newbury.
It definitely feels good to be back on the scene. Now let’s hope normal service can be resumed, and we dish up the freshest NAPs in the business once again.
Stay tuned...2023-09-2122 minThe Midas TouchesJuly Cup Festival Preview 2023!!So, the team are back to basics with this one - no video recording, no clips, just good, old-fashioned form analysis to provide you with the best tips for the weekend.
Yes, a few hit crossbars again last week meant it was another frustrating time for Tris & Charlie but, as the old saying goes; form is temporary, class is permanent.
With that in mind, the lads look ahead to the July Cup Festival at Newmarket where there is plenty of top class action to get into, so tune in to get all the opinion race-by-race - we will covering races from...2023-07-1339 minThe Midas Touches2023 Coral Eclipse Preview, Lancashire Oaks and more...we are back!!After a two-week break which included a Midas Touches team trip to Glastonbury, the lads are back with a vengeance and ready to right the wrongs of a mixed week at Royal Ascot…
With plenty to get their teeth stuck into on return, Tris & Charlie preview the top-class action this weekend from Haydock and Sandown, where the boys are happy to take on the short-priced favourite in the big one, the Coral Eclipse.
It’s always worth remembering that racing is a long-term game so keep the faith in us and you will be rewarded - we...2023-07-0633 minThe Midas TouchesIt’s Our Royal Ascot 2023 Preview and Best Bets!!Day 1 - 4:20
Day 2 - 25:00
Day 3 - 39:10
Day 4 - 56:10
Day 5 - 1:13:20
One of the biggest events in the horse racing calendar is finally upon us…
With Royal Ascot just around the corner, Tris and Charlie have trawled through all the biggest races from the 5 days to try and find the value for you guys.
This is THE episode to listen to if you want the download on all the action across the meeting, including best bets for each day…
It is sure to be a fantastic week wit...2023-06-191h 24The Midas TouchesEpsom...The Derby and The Oaks 2023: Preview, Tips and More!!Welcome back to another week of The Midas Touches.
In horse racing terms, it does not get much bigger than this weekend as Epsom is gearing up to host the Derby for yet another year.
That’s right, the 3rd and 4th English Classics of the season are on this weekend and, with Tris and Charlie having picked the winner for the last English Classic at 16/1, history suggests they might have something up their sleeve…
Listen to this week’s episode for a full run down of the field for the Derby as well as...2023-05-3142 minThe Midas TouchesGuineas Review, Lockinge Preview and Tips at Newbury!!Fresh off the back of a monumental Guineas Festival, the lads are back again to tackle some top-class flat racing.
With winners at 8/1 and 16/1 on Guineas weekend, Tris & Charlie could hardly be in better form coming into this weekend and, for those that follow The Midas Touches Twitter account, that has not been going badly either.
Saturday sees Group 1 action from Newbury in the form of the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes where Charlie seems more than willing to take on the market principals and tip up one at a big price. Elsewhere on the card, Tr...2023-05-1935 minThe Midas TouchesAuguste Rodin, Tahiyra and more...Guineas Preview 2023!!It goes without saying that we can barely contain our excitement here at The Midas Touches as Guineas weekend fast approaches…
That’s right, the first English Classics of the season are officially upon us and we now only have three more sleeps to wait (that’s if you are even able to sleep…). Yes, King Charles is not the only one who is being crowned this weekend… we will also see (perhaps more importantly, depending on your views on the monarchy & horse racing) the coronation of this year’s 2,000 & 1,000 Guineas winners, but WHO is the big quest...2023-05-0443 minThe Midas TouchesGrand National Review, Greenham Stakes Preview and AP McCoy Grilled?!The jumps may be well and truly done but that won’t stop the boys talking about the topic that is dominating racing at this moment which is, of course, the animal rights protests at Aintree for the Grand National - safe to say, Tris & Charlie have passionate views on the subject.
Away from the big talking points (and there are many), there is some stellar action from Newbury as we ramp up to the Guineas in now only two weeks time.
The feature race of the weekend will be the Too...2023-04-2134 minThe Midas TouchesThe Grand National 2023 Preview!!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...2023-04-1441 minThe Midas TouchesGuineas, Derby, Oaks and more...it’s our 2023 Flat Season Preview with Will Heard!!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...2023-04-101h 11The Midas TouchesLive Cheltenham Festival Preview 2023 with Jess Stafford and George Daly!!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 a...2023-03-121h 13The Midas TouchesEngland back on track, Josh Stacey, Ascot, Haydock and a lengthened gaze at the Cheltenham Festival!!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 gi...2023-02-1751 minThe Midas TouchesBetfair Hurdle, England lost the Calcutta Cup, Warwick, Newbury & more...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 a...2023-02-0936 minThe Midas TouchesOh, the luck of the Irish, it’s the Dublin Racing Festival 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 ).
Whatever the case, this is an episode worth listening to as the lads clue you up on the runners and riders...2023-02-0244 minThe Midas TouchesWe’re back, it’s 2023, Christmas Review, Warwick, Kempton and Lingfield!!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 pod...2023-01-1231 minThe Midas TouchesBoxing Day, King George VI, Oli Bell is back and 2022 is over!!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 e...2022-12-2440 minThe Midas TouchesEngland off to a bang, Newbury and Fighting Fifth Preview!!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...2022-11-2431 minThe Midas TouchesFootball World Cup, Haydock, Ascot and the All Blacks are in Town!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
2022-11-1731 minThe Midas TouchesCheltenham, I’m A Celeb, Lingfield and a Ferry to Wales!?Helloooooo and welcome to The Miiiidas Touches (Season 2)
Yes, that’s right - The Midas Touches is back for a second season which promises to be bigger and better than the last so make sure you stay tuned as the next level of horse racing content is fired your way!
Season 2 kicks off with a preview of the racing from Cheltenham, Nass and Lingfield as well as a look back at a great weekend of racing over in America at the Breeders Cup. Also, what better way to start than to cove...2022-11-1034 minThe Midas TouchesWe look back at an unbelievable first year and look ahead to the Vertem Futurity Stakes!!HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!
The Midas Touches is officially 1Yrs old today – the podcast has undoubtedly come a long way in that time and, for this landmark episode, the lads take a look back at what has been a memorable year.
Those looking for red hot tips, however, should not fear as Tris and Charlie still make some time to preview the key action from this weekend in the form of the Vertem Futurity at Doncaster.
It has been such a great ride (no pun intended) so far a...2022-10-2026 minThe Midas TouchesQIPCO British Champions Day 2022 Preview!!Champions Day is finally upon us… it feels like only yesterday the flat season was getting started for 2022 and now we have already reached the finale, but what a day it promises to be.
No doubt there is plenty of stellar action to discuss with 6 races to preview so you better stop reading this and get listening!
2022-10-1325 minThe Midas TouchesArc Review, Dewhurst Preview, Cesarewitch and Christophe Soumillon...!After another week of fiery tipping over Arc weekend, the lads are back to cover action across the English Channel. The headline race will be Cesarewitch at Newmarket where Tris and Charlie agree on one… and when that happens, you should usually take note 🔊
Plenty more top quality racing is covered also along with the hot topics for the week. Let’s see if the lads can continue this great form 🔥 - you do not want to miss this streak!
2022-10-0627 minThe Midas TouchesC’est le weekend! Longchamps, Newmarket and Ascot...it’s time for the Arc!!When you say Paris, some people think of croissants or the Eiffel Tower, but all The Midas Touches think of is the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Paris Longchamp racecourse and it’s clearly not just us who think that way as Arc weekend reportedly has some of our listeners ‘salivating’ - we can see why…
Listen this week as Tris and Charlie take you through the saliva-inducing racing at Paris Longchamp on Sunday including the feature itself. They also preview the Group 1 Sun Chariot in Newmarket on the Saturday. The episode also includes a...2022-09-2934 minThe Midas TouchesA poignant episode of the Midas Touches after the death of HM Queen Elizabeth IIThe latest episode of The Midas Touches covers action from Ayr and Newbury as well as catching up on all the big talking points from around the world.
This episode is, of course, particularly poignant as it goes ahead in memory of Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II - she was a wonderful patron of this great sport and her legacy will live long in the memory. They call it the sport of Kings but Her Majesty's contribution means it will forever be remembered as the sport of the Queen.
Extra special episode this one so be sure to tune in...2022-09-1526 minThe Midas TouchesGoodwood Tips, Made in Chelsea’s back and Liverpool are struggling?!Back after another small hiatus (been a busy summer for the team 😉), Tris and Charlie preview some good racing from Goodwood and some new racing from Newmarket.
Not only that but the lads exchange some of their usual banter and notorious reviews of reality TV 📺.
Let’s get the NAPs firing again after a bit of a break - LFG!!
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
2022-08-2520 minThe Midas TouchesThe Premier League is back, we review reality TV shows and a few tips from Newbury!Podcast with a twist this week… the lads talk Reality TV??!? (Well only for a bit).
Don’t worry though, they get swiftly back to talking about what they know best, covering action from the Curragh and Newbury this weekend where the Hungerford is the feature.
It’s been a while without the podcast now due to Tris being on various holidays (does he do ANY work?!) but the lads are feeling particularly bullish about their return to action!
Remember if you cannot / do not want to go a week without our content, do not fe...2022-08-1125 minThe Midas TouchesCharlie and Tris have a chat (+ King George)What it says in the title!
XOXO
The Midas Touches
2022-07-2231 minThe Midas TouchesCoral Eclipse Preview and Racehorse Ownership for the Young with Clare Alexander!!Ever wondered what it’s like to own a race horse? Well wonder no more as the lads talk to Clare Alexander of the British Racing Club in this episode to find out what being a racehorse owner is like in the BRC syndicate. They have some hugely exciting horses in training this year and definitely some ones to watch out for so be sure to listen in.
In the first part, the boys are also back to previewing the racing and, with Royal Ascot now comfortably in the rear view mirror, they look ahead to t...2022-06-3037 minThe Midas TouchesRoyal Ascot 2022 Day 5 Preview!!Now that’s what we call a Day 3 - a few long shots landed by the lads with Tris on fire 🔥 and Charlie landing his NAP.
We cannot believe that that this is the FINAL episode of our mini series for Royal Ascot as the lads give the run down on Day 5 of the Royal meeting. It’s been a hell of a ride with some highs and some lows but the boys are hoping to finish strong with some punchy selections including a potentially exciting one in the final race of the day and the week altoget...2022-06-1730 minThe Midas TouchesRoyal Ascot 2022 Day 4 Preview!!Day 2 complete ✅ and thankfully a few more winners for the lads 😅
Give this a listen for best bets and horses to watch from Day 4 of Royal Ascot. Tris & Charlie run through every race of the Friday including the return of Inspiral in the Coronation Stakes for our Royal Ascot bite size series that’s perfect for anyone wanting to get the lowdown on some premium racing action whether they’re going to the races or watching on TV (or neither and just want something to listen to!).
One more episode still to come - it’s been a he...2022-06-1622 minThe Midas TouchesRoyal Ascot 2022 Day 3 Preview!!Day 1 complete ✅ and possibly not the day with which the lads wanted to kick off but we move…
Best bets and horses to watch from day 3 of Royal Ascot. Tris and Charlie run through every race of the Thursday including the Gold Cup & the mighty Stradivarius for our Royal Ascot bite size series that’s perfect for anyone wanting to get the lowdown on some premium racing action whether they’re going to the races or watching on TV (or neither and just want something to listen to!).
Day 3 let’s goooooo!
XOXO,
The Mi...2022-06-1524 minThe Midas TouchesRoyal Ascot 2022 Day 2 Preview!!Best bets and horses to watch from day 2 of Royal Ascot. Tris and Charlie run through every race of the Wednesday in the second instalment of our Royal Ascot bite size series that’s perfect for anyone wanting to get the lowdown on some premium racing action.
Good luck to all having a play on the Wednesday 🤞
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
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2022-06-1423 minThe Midas TouchesRoyal Ascot 2022 Day 1 Preview!!Best bets and horses to watch from day 1 of Royal Ascot. Tris and Charlie run through every race of the Tuesday in a bite size episode that’s perfect for anyone wanting to get the lowdown on some premium racing action.
Still four more episodes to come with hopefully plenty more winners so watch this space 🤞
XOXO,
The Midas Touches
2022-06-1315 minThe Midas TouchesRoyal Ascot 2022 Preview with Oisin Murphy and Nick Bell!!Look no further for your complete guide to Royal Ascot next week with expert opinion from Oisin Murphy, last year’s top jockey at Royal Ascot, and Nick Bell, assistant to multiple Classic-winning trainer Michael Bell.
No stone has been left unturned by the guys and they may well have managed to get a couple of gems out of the guests - it’s certainly not an episode to miss.
This episode marks the first in our full rundown of Royal Ascot including individual episodes covering each day of the festival so make sure to keep...2022-06-1258 minThe Midas TouchesEpsom Derby Preview!!The focus of this weekend is firmly set on one thing… The Epsom Derby. I’m sure even the Queen, who is celebrating her Platinum Jubilee, won’t mind admitting that and chances are she’ll probably have an eye on the racing herself this weekend 🤣
If you want the lowdown on all the action this Saturday then tune in to this episode of The Midas Touches where Tris & Charlie run through the card including a MASSIVE long shot in the Derby itself 👀
Racing doesn’t get much bigger than this so be sure to listen to the po...2022-06-0322 minThe Midas TouchesWe’re back, Haydock winners, an exciting weekend of football and Tris’s holiday!!THE LADS ARE FINALLY BACK!
After what has seemed an eternity, Tris & Charlie are finally back with another episode of The Midas Touches.
Having had (just) enough time to recover from a HUGE weekend in Newmarket for The Guineas, the lads are back to preview a distinctly average weekend of racing from Haydock (a great advertisement for this episode I’m sure!). The racing may be weak, but the selections are not as the boys look to line one up in the 13.45 as well as picks in the other pattern races from the Liverpool track....2022-05-2721 minThe Midas TouchesGuineas Weekend Preview 2022!!GUINEAS WEEKEND TIPS & TRICKS
Welcome back to The Midas Touches! After a short hiatus for cryptobro Tris to focus on Kevin The Monkey (if you know, you know 😉), the lads are finally back and this week it doesn’t get much bigger than this… it’s Newmarket Guineas weekend!!
Quite possibly the lads’ favourite weekend of the year, they’ve here to cover all THREE days of top class action from HQ, including the features on Saturday & Sunday; the 2,000 & 1,000 Guineas.
There seems to be some agreement in the first colts’ Classic of the year as well as s...2022-04-2841 minThe Midas TouchesCraven Meeting Preview 2022!!Despite what Tris says throughout this episode, we actually do love the Craven meeting and are very happy to be previewing the three days from Newmarket!
Listen in for strong selections from across the three days including taking on unbeaten champion 2yo Native Trail in the big one (have the boys lost their mind?!). 🤑
We also look back at an eventful Aintree Grand National where horse racing really was the winner by way of an incredible storyline.
Tune in next week for yet more content from the lads but until then it’s a g...2022-04-1126 minThe Midas TouchesSaffie Osborne & David Egan are on the Podcast!!Something a bit different this week as the lads manage to get not one but TWO top class jockeys on the podcast in the form of David Egan & Sabine Osborne as they discuss their careers to date in racing and what lies ahead for them in their blossoming careers. They also let all our listeners in on a horse to follow each for the upcoming flat season so listen out for those. 👂
In the second part of the podcast, the tipping coverage includes races from both codes of the sport with the Ayr Scottish National cover...2022-04-0145 minThe Midas TouchesCheltenham 2022 Review AND Doncaster & Meydan Preview!!Welcome back listeners, we hope you all enjoyed Cheltenham Festival week as much as The Midas Touches did (you definitely did if you joined the lads in backing Constitution Hill at big prices 😉).
So much to pack in to such a short space of time but in this episode the lads attempt to take you through a full Cheltenham review with previous guest Jamie Radford including some horses to follow for the rest of the jumps season.
With action coming thick and fast they then manage to cover three races from Doncaster on Saturday including the...2022-03-251h 00The Midas TouchesCheltenham Festival Preview with Jonjo O’Neill Jr.!!WE’RE BACK AND IT DOESN’T GET MUCH BIGGER THAN THIS!!
With Cheltenham just around the corner (we can’t wait and I’m sure you can’t either) the lads go through an in-depth review of the big talking points of each day with Festival winning jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr. who again has a good book of rides this year.
We’re got NAPs and next bests coming out of ears so be sure to give this episode a listen to prepare yourself for a huge week of racing. Also, if you happen to find...2022-03-111h 05The Midas TouchesLife or Death: The Darker Side of Gambling with Patch FosterIn the UK, one person a day commits suicide from gambling addiction related issues… it’s a dark cloud that lingers over the sport that we love and an issue that desperately needs addressing.
Our guest this week, Patch Foster, author of the book Might Bite, knows this issue all too well and, as the title suggests, has experience of the very life and death nature of this addiction. It’s a story that needs telling and Patch does this so well, both with the lads on this week’s episode and his aforementioned book.
It’s gre...2022-02-1832 minThe Midas TouchesFuture Olympian Bubby Upton is on the Podcast!You can’t keep the lads away for too long and after a fruitful weekend in Edinburgh they’re back with a brand new episode of The Midas Touches.
This time, Tris & Charlie welcome Bubby Upton, recently voted the 23rd best eventer IN THE WORLD 🌍 (not bad ey)!! She tells all to the guys including the gritty details of an recent injury sustained in the line of duty.
The tipping is also back by popular demand as the boys and Bubby comb through the racing from Newbury this Saturday and offer up some interesting selections. Watch ou...2022-02-1132 minThe Midas TouchesBoris Johnson’s been sacked?!Hold on to your hats people because this week the lads have some alternative content for you revolving around the breaking news that Boris Johnson has been sacked...?! Tune in to find out what the hell is going on in this episode and to find out who T&C like on the Saturday card at Cheltenham where they’ve picked a funky forecast bet for you all 🤑
Great to have Champion jockey Oisin Murphy on the pod last week and if you haven’t already given it a listen he gives some very interesting horses to follow...2022-01-2834 minThe Midas TouchesChampion Jockey Oisin Murphy is on the Podcast!!After a less than impressive tipping performance from guest Ben Curry last week, the lads have had to draft in the big guns for this one… cue 3-time Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy who’s giving his expert insight on three races from this weekend’s action at Lingfield.
He also answers your questions that you sent in including some VERY interesting horses to follow for the flat season and shares a good tactic for dealing with any of those keyboard warriors out there.
We hear you quite like the weekly recap so that’s in there ag...2022-01-2029 minThe Midas TouchesProfessional Rugby Player Ben Curry is on the Podcast!!They say lightning doesn’t strike twice ️⚡️ but then tell us how we’ve managed to land ANOTHER Curry on the podcast?!
This week it’s England & Sale Sharks’ Ben Curry who reveals all about the glamorous life as a rugby player, his love of Cheltenham racecourse, and what he likes to drink on a night out as well as those all-important selections for the weekend’s racing.
Ben, of course, has the added incentive of trying to beat his brother and fellow friend of the podcast Tom Curry so tune in to see how that one will play out. Rumour has it there’...2022-01-1426 minThe Midas TouchesHarry from ITV2’s ”The Cabins” is on the Podcast!!THE MIDAS TOUCHES IS BACK with the first episode of 2022 and Tris & Charlie are kicking the New Year off with a bang by welcoming their first ever guest from the Reality TV world… it’s Harry from The Cabins!! 🛖
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Reality TV star?? Well wonder no longer as Harry talks us through his experiences, uncovering all the tricks of the trade along with some juicy stories from the show. He also gives his expert insights on the upcoming action from Sandown & Wincanton this weekend so tune in for those…...2022-01-0723 minThe Midas TouchesFestive Season Part 3 feat. ITV Racing’s Oli Bell!🎄 !! Merry Christmas friends of the podcast !! 🎄
What better way to spend Christmas than with a glass of champagne, a mince pie, and listening to Tris & Charlie run you through the Boxing Day action from Kempton and Wetherby?!
And what’s more, the boys have only gone and got you an early Christmas present in the form of ITV Racing’s very own Oli Bell who comes bearing gifts himself in the form of a 25/1 shot.
As this will be the last episode of The Midas Touches in 2021, we wanted to th...2021-12-2444 minThe Midas TouchesFestive Season Part 2 feat. Racing TV‘s Jess StaffordIn 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.2021-12-1643 minThe Midas TouchesFestive Season Part 1 feat. Jamie RadfordThis 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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You know you love us – XOXO, The Midas Touches
Races covered:
Che...2021-12-1037 minThe Midas TouchesOur Sisters are on the Podcast!!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...2021-11-2537 minThe Midas TouchesPro-Gambler Al Russell is on the Podcast!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) 2021-11-1846 minThe Midas TouchesHead-to-head tipping battle!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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2021-11-1137 minThe Midas TouchesHorse Trainer Tom Fanshawe is on the Podcast!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...2021-11-0434 minThe Midas TouchesEngland Rugby‘s Tom Curry is on the Podcast!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!
2021-10-2930 minThe Midas TouchesWelcome to the Pod & Weekend Preview!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!
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Telemundo EntretenimientoLatin X 04-02Los rumores sobre un nuevo compromiso entre Khloé Kardashian y Tristan Thompson no paran, y ahora fue la propia socialité quien reavivó estas especualaciones, al compartir una foto que podría ser reveladora. La mamá de la pequeña True recurrió a su cuenta en Instagram para presumir de su nueva manicura, aunque el color de sus uñas fue lo que menos llamó la atención, pues todos los ojos estaban puestos en el enorme anillo diamantes en su mano.Como era de esperarse, la reacción de sus seguidores no tardó en llegar, y el post ya acum...2021-04-0502 min