Related Clues:

• Blew (through)
• Helmed
• Competed politically
• Competed in the Indy 500
• Superintended
• Sought public office
• Hotfooted
• Bled, like dyes
• Flew the coop
• Moved suddenly
• Made (off)
• Absconded
• Had charge of
• If it follows also, it's a failure
• Competed at Belmont