With Glorious Goodwood now behind us, the York Ebor Festival takes centre stage as the next major fixture on the racing calendar.
Several races from the Knavesmire are already available to bet on, and a handful of runners appear to be priced too generously by the bookmakers.
Cover Up stands out immediately, currently available at 16/1 for the Nunthorpe Stakes at the festival.
The horse caught the eye during the King Charles III Stakes on the opening day of Royal Ascot, where he continually met trouble in running and was unable to challenge.
Dropped in grade next time at the Curragh, he ran out victorious in the Sapphire Stakes and looks to be coming to the boil at the right time.
He showed in Ireland that a serious pace to aim at is exactly what he wants, and he should get that with US raider Bacio set to let rip from the front.
With those factors in mind, 16/1 looks more than fair for an each-way bet on a horse showing clear improvement at the right moment.
The feature race of the week is the Ebor Handicap, run over one mile six furlongs and worth £300,000 to the winning connections.
As usual, the current entries represent a mix of Flat and National Hunt yards, making it one of the most fiercely competitive staying handicaps of the entire season.
Irish raiders have tasted success in the last three years at the festival, and Emit looks the right one to side with from across the water this time.
It is well documented that his trainer Joseph O’Brien has been in irresistible form this season, and there is little doubt that will continue at York.
Dropped in trip last time, Emit caught the eye when staying on after he was blocked at Royal Ascot, and he has better form over these sorts of distances.
He has strong back form in the book, with a two-length defeat by Scandinavia particularly eye-catching for those assessing his true potential.
At a current price of 25/1 for the Ebor Handicap, Emit looks significantly overpriced and represents a compelling each-way opportunity at the festival.