Related Clues:

• Unfancied performer grounded after accident
• Loser; subject
• One of low status
• Unlikely Victor could be grounded after accident
• One with little status
• Loser grounded after getting trounced
• Lower-rated competitor
• One thought unlikely to win
• Make rare leader in games, unlikely winner
• Don't cook enough game at first, being in inferior position
• Cook too little grub, primarily, for the unlikely winner
• Make rare gaffe, initially, as outsider
• One not favored
• Someone at a disadvantage and likely to lose
• No drudge (anag.)