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Kevin Huerter's horse The Good Life will not race in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:45 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Kevin Huerter's horse The Good Life will not race in 2026

Summary

The Good Life, a two-year-old colt co-owned by NBA player Kevin Huerter, will miss the remainder of the 2026 racing season, including the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. This decision was announced by Elliott Walden, CEO of WinStar Farm, emphasizing that The Good Life requires time to rest and recuperate. The colt has achieved victories in both of his races this summer at Saratoga Race Course, winning his debut and the Grade 1 Hopeful with jockey Manny Franco. Huerter, who is about to start his ninth NBA season, made his entry into horse racing ownership this year through the WinStar partnership.

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By the Numbers

•The Good Life won both races under trainer Brad Cox.
•He will spend 30 days in paddock followed by light training.
•Kevin Huerter is a co-owner and actively involved this season.
•He watched The Good Life's victories at Saratoga Race Course.

Latest Updates

1:45 PMYahoo Sports — Promising colt The Good Life, co-owned by NBA player Kevin Huerter, won't race again in 2026

What they're saying

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The Good Life, trained by Brad Cox, is 2-for-2 in his young racing career, with both of those wins coming this past summer at Saratoga Race Course.
— Yahoo Sports

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