Popeye and Mr. Brumus (really Brutus) confront each other in a steeplechase. Fan Olive wants Popeye to enter a steeplechase, so he purchases a horse sight unseen from Brutus. However, the horse turns out to be a dud. Popeye manages to revive the horse with some spinach, and he goes on to win the race. Wimpy is the contest's commentator.