Class President

Who Is Class President?

Class President is a bay colt born on March 12, 2023, and trained by the highly respected Todd A. Pletcher. Owned by a powerhouse syndicate including WinStar Farm, First Go Racing, and CHC, Inc., this three-year-old has compiled an impressive record with 3 starts, 2 wins, and 1 second-place finish, earning $593,700.

Class President's Family Tree

Class President carries the blood of Uncle Mo (his sire) crossed with the Quality Road family through his dam, Top Quality. This is a quality pedigree built for the Derby distance. Uncle Mo brings speed and versatility, while the Quality Road line provides stamina and consistency—an ideal combination for a horse chasing the roses at Churchill Downs.

Class President's Racing Record

Class President made his debut on December 27, 2025, at Gulfstream Park in a maiden special weight, winning by 3.25 lengths under jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. He followed that impressive debut with a second-place finish at Gulfstream Park on January 31, 2026, in a stakes race, finishing 3.75 lengths behind the winner. Most recently, on March 1, 2026, Class President bounced back to the winner's circle at Oaklawn Park, winning a stakes race at 1 1/16 miles under jockey John R. Velazquez, with the comment 'pressed, headed late, game'—showing the heart that makes Derby contenders special.

Why Experts Like Class President

Class President's connections to Todd A. Pletcher—a trainer who has won the Kentucky Derby multiple times—cannot be overlooked. His recent victory at Oaklawn Park, particularly the way he ran—pressing the pace and showing heart late in the race—suggests he has the competitive nature needed at Churchill Downs. The fact that he ran a very respectable second in stakes company before rebounding to win tells us he learns from his races. With more miles under his belt and improved conditioning, Class President could emerge as a serious contender in the coming weeks.

Updated 3/3/2026