The Midas Touches

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 o...

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 th...

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 t...

In 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 th...

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 stori...

🎄 !! 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 fo...

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 thi...

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.   As ever, please like, share and subscribe and turn on those notifications so you never...

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 w...

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 kindl...

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! Please rate, review and subscribe! 

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 Ameri...

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!

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! ...