nonstarter

One that does not start.

An idea, proposal, or person with no chance of being accepted or successful.

a person with a record of failing.

A horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered.

A proposal that will not receive serious consideration by those with authority to decide.

A project that has no chance of success

A horse that does not run in a race for which it has been entered

a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered