nonstarter

n.	1.	a person with a record of failing.
	2.	A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered.
	3.	A proposal that will not receive serious consideration by those with authority to decide.

Noun	1.	nonstarter - a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently Synonyms: unsuccessful person, loser, failure
	2.	nonstarter - a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered

bankrupt, dud, failure, flash in the pan, flop, insolvent, loser, underdog, unfortunate, unfortunate person, unsuccessful person, washout