The Midas Touches

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.

The Midas Touches is a sports podcast hosted by Tristan Tusa, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Tristan Tusa hosts The Midas Touches, a sports show with 68 episodes published.

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  Episode #68

  2025 Cheltenham Festival Preview: Tips, Race Analysis & Best Bets for the Week

  Mar 8, 20251h 7mS0

  <p>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.</p> Day 1 – from 00:00 <p>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).</p> Day 2 - from 17:45 <p>The Champion Chase will be a thrilling contest, with Jonbon looking for glory after a fan...

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  Episode #67

  Boxing Day Tips 2024 - King George VI, Kempton and more!!

  Dec 24, 202432 minS0

  <p>Boxing Day Preview Special</p> <p>Join Tris and Charlie this festive season to preview the action from across the cards at Kempton, Aintree, Wetherby, and Leopardstown this Boxing Day. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>We hope you enjoy this episode - please be sure to subscribe and share.</p> <p>Merry Christmas from The Midas Touches and good luck with all selections.</p>

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  Episode #66

  Newmarket - Fillies Mile, Dewhurst & Cesarewitch Tips and Preview 2024!!

  Oct 10, 202434 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Good luck.</p> <p>XOXO,</p> <p>The Midas Touches</p>

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  Episode #65

  Guineas Preview 2024...City of Troy, a 33/1 outsider, 11/4 NAPs and more!!

  May 3, 202432 minS0

  <p>Happy Christmas everyone!</p> <p> </p> <p>Yes, it’s that time of year again. Guineas weekend is finally here and we cannot be more excited to watch the action unfold. </p> <p> </p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>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...

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  Episode #64

  Our 2024 Flat Season Preview!!! (+ Craven Meeting Tips at 4/1 and 14/1...)

  Apr 16, 202436 minS0

  <p>Move over jumps racing; the flat season is officially here.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>The episode also kicks off with selections for the Craven Meeting which takes place over the next three days.</p> <p>So while most are still getting over the excitement of the Grand National Festival, we have our focus firmly se...

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