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Vintage Print of American Racehorse Black Servant (1918-1943) Jockey L. Lyke Up
Vintage Print of American Racehorse Black Servant (1918-1943) Jockey L. Lyke Up

Vintage Print of American Racehorse Black Servant (1918-1943) Jockey L. Lyke Up

$ 18.98

Availability: 61 in stock
  • Sport: Horse Racing
  • Product: Photographic Print
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Condition: Light wear with diagonal crease at upper right corner and 1/2 inch closed tear at upper border; otherwise solid and clean
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Jockey: L. Lyke
  • Restocking Fee: No

    Description

    Black Servant, sired by Black Toney (USA) out of Padula (GB) was named after his owner's longtime cook and butler (as was his sire).. He was seen as Col. Edward Riley's Bradley's Idle Hour Stock Farm's  best hope for a Kentucky Derby win. However he was nipped, at the wire , by stablemate Behave Yourself. Although his racing career was not exceptional, he was a successful sire, especially through his son Blue Larkspur.
    This vintage photographic print has a blank reverse and measures 11 x 8 inches. It is undated, but likely 1920s or possibly early 1930s.
    The print
    came with a number of horse racing items that belonged to Walter S. Vosburgh, an original member of The Jockey Club, turf historian ( author of American Racing, 1866-1921 etc. ), official handicapper for various racing associations, including New York race tracks from 1894-1934 and for whom the Vosburgh Stakes at Belmont Park are named.
    Thank you.