The tremors of our now earth-shattering bank-job were felt in Italy this week, as Inter eased past an inferior Livorno. The target of £100 profit is still in our sights and whilst there are only two columns left, confidence at Gamblers’ Unanimous is sky-high. Fingers are crossed for last week’s long shot, Thomas Wahlroos, who is making his way through the field at the Dortmund EPT.

The holidays are fast approaching and we can’t wait to get a change of gambling scenery back in London. The promise of big home poker games, quality live football and the final stages of the Cricket World Cup should be enough to whet any punter’s appetite. So if you’re fed up of revision hop on the train and get yourself to Farringdon and meet us at the Gutshot card club where the £20 freezeout poker tournament attracts more ‘fish’ than the London Aquarium!

The horse racing highlight of the Easter period is the Cheltenham festival, which runs from March 13-16 March and culminates in the Gold Cup. This race pits the classiest of jumps horses against each other, following in the legendary footsteps of Arkle and Best Mate. It also provides our ‘Bank Job’, as we expect Kauto Star to romp home for the money at current odds of 2.96 (just under 2/1). The price is likely to be skinnier come race day as bookies will dread the thought of this fine specimen living up to all the hype. We have got £12 on to win in the ante post market and we advise you do the same.

The porters have struck lucky and are off to the Caribbean for their tip this week. A misfiring Australian outfit has left the market wide-open for the Cricket World Cup and we think Sri Lanka have just the right ingredients in their side to go all the way. The ‘Muralitharan’ factor could be decisive, combined with the fact that the low and slow wickets are similar to those of the subcontinent. £4 goes on to win at odds of 9.6 on Betfair to secure a handsome profit.

The ‘Long Shot’ travels to Ewood Park for the FA Cup Quarter-final between Blackburn and Manchester City. Although City’s away form has been poor in the league, this is a must-win game for Stuart Pearce and with new signing Emile Mpenza expected to start, this game may be the turning point for their season. Odds of 4.9 (4/1) are simply too good to miss and our last £4 goes on here.

Joe Powell and Oscar Brodkin

Running total: £37.26

The Bank Job
Kauto Star to win Cheltenham
Gold Cup
Stake: £12

The Long Shot
Man City to beat Blackburn
 Stake: £4

The Porters’ Tip
Sri lanka to win Cricket World Cup
Stake: £4