Refuse To Bend was confirmed on course for the Vodafone Derby after pleasing connections with his work on the Curragh on Tuesday.

There had been negative vibes surrounding the Sagitta 2000 Guineas winner after Dermot Weld's colt had galloped on Friday, causing his price to drift out to 4/1.

However Tuesday's gallop has seen the colt attracting support again in the betting market, Coral cutting him to 7/2.

Stan Cosgrove, manager for owner-breeders the Moyglare Stud, said: "Refuse To Bend did his exercise on the Curragh this morning and we're on target for Epsom.

"He had a satisfactory blow over seven furlongs up the Old Vic Gallop with two others. We are happy with what we saw.

"Our one concern is about his stamina. He has so much pace that you wonder if he would get the mile and a half."