Radiohead (The Horse) Tipped For Kentucky Derby Triumph

A horse named after Radiohead is proving popular with punters ahead of the Kentucky Derby.

The English-born animal is 20/1 with bookmakers to make the 136th race, which takes place in Louisville on May 1.

Trainer Rick Dutrow Jr, who watched Radiohead finish ninth at last weekend's Florida Derby, described the animal as a “cool, happy, curious horse”.

"[Radiohead's] very proud of himself. He's game, you know. He's game for an idea,” Dutrow told Rolling Stone.

The offspring of two other famous race horses, Radiohead will go up against the likes of Jackson Bend and Uptowncharlybrown at the Derby.

The 2009 race was won the by Mine That Bird.