Bay City Roller delivered a stunning upset in the Group One Coolmore Coronation Cup at Epsom, beating favourite Jan Brueghel by ten lengths in a field that looked strong. 17/2 outsider seized the centre of the straight on rain‑softened ground and pulled clear. Scott called the victory an “outer‑body experience” and praised the horse’s professionalism.

The six‑horse field also featured Calandagan, last year’s top‑rated turf performer, and Lambourn, a dual Derby winner who started favourite alongside Jan Brueghel. Lambourn stayed on the rail while Murphy’s tactical move kept Bay City Roller in the centre, a decision that proved decisive throughout the race as Jan Brueghel never found a rhythm and finished third.

Across the meeting, Laura Pearson delivered a dominant ride on Sparks Fly to win the Princess Elizabeth Stakes by eight and a half lengths, while Ten Bob Tony edged Witness Stand in the Betfred Tattenham Corner Stakes. Both victories underline the importance of ground‑type tactics in soft conditions and cement Bay City Roller’s credentials for upcoming targets such as the King George and the Arc for the season.