The candidate known first as a former pizza chain executive, and later for his popularly simplistic 9-9-9 tax plan, surged ahead near the end of the first lap in the ceremonial race held at Churchill Downs in Kentucky.
Billed as "the first true presidential race" in commercials by sponsor Budweiser, the inaugural 2-mile run consisted of current presidential candidates as well as living presidents.
Conditions were muddy in 40 degree temperatures as the starter's pistol sounded.
Michelle Bachmann, Mitt Romney and Rick Perry sprinted alternately into the lead at first, before engaging in a curious pattern of zig-zags, wandering weaves and ranting. Cain's straightforward strategy shot him into a temporarily impressive lead.
Unfortunately, Cain had failed to shed several layers of tattered old sweatshirts, and had not counted on the sloppy conditions in choosing to wear low-tread sneakers rather than cleats. The attire was not only uncomfortably warm but also so fashion-offensive to female observers that several began screaming from the stands.
Overheated and disoriented, he failed to make a turn and charged straight into the guard rail, able only to look on hopelessly as the pack trailed by Jimmy Carter loped past.
In a post-race press conference, Cain denied that his attire was unfashionable.
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