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The Midas Touches
by Tristan Tusa
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.
Episodes
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2025 Cheltenham Festival Preview: Tips, Race Analysis & Best Bets for the Week
The 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...
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Boxing 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…
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Newmarket - 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…
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Guineas 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…
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Our 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...
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Cheltenham 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…
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Cheltenham 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…
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Cheltenham 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…
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Christmas 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...
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We Preview the Tingle Creek and more... Constitution Hill | Jonbon | Sandown
Listen to the podcast to find out what we think...
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We’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…
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Jumps 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…
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We’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.…
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July 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…
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2023 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…
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It’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...
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Epsom...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...
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Guineas 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,...
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Auguste 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,...
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Grand 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…
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The 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…
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Guineas, 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...
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Live 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....
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England 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...
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Betfair 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…
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Oh, 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…
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We’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....
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Boxing 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 😉).…
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England 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...
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Football 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
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Cheltenham, 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…
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We 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...
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QIPCO 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…
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Arc 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...
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C’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...
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A poignant episode of the Midas Touches after the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
The 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…
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Goodwood 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...
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The 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...
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Charlie and Tris have a chat (+ King George)
What it says in the title! XOXO The Midas Touches
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Coral 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…
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Royal 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...
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Royal 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...
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Royal 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…
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Royal 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...
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Royal 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...
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Royal 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…
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Epsom 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...
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We’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...
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Guineas 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’...
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Craven 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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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Tristan Tusa
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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...
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