But when I saw Monarchos put on that incredible move on the far turn, the thrill was more than I'd ever imagined. I'm glad my heart survived it. Another part of the victorious Monarchos portrait, the one with the heaviest wallet, was owner John Oxley. A owner of thoroughbreds for 27 years, his fortune came from Oklahoma oil. There are Oxley homes in Florida, Colorado and Kentucky.
Toys are everywhere.
In the tycoon spirit, Oxley is a polo aficionado. With a brother, Tom, he owns Royal Palm Polo Club in Boca Raton and is former chairman of the U.S. Polo Association. It's a wonderful story that includes a talented breeder in Jim Squires, a wonderful jockey in Jorge Chavez and that amazing horse, Monarchos. Monarchos, named for the Byzantine era Greek ruler Georgios Monarchos, is expected soon in Baltimore, searching for a second Triple Crown leg in the Preakness. Baffert should be there with his wounded, but nonetheless imposing, Point Given and Congaree, continuing to receive much attention.