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.
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