Related Clues:

• The night rider's friend is someone of unknown potential
• It's not fair, panto animal being unknown quantity
• David, perhaps, grounded sadly
• Little guy working for rotten fellow
• Person imposed on is grounded, sadly
• Photograph punt?
• Weaker party grounded, unfortunately
• Insufficiently lit to mount long shot
• Perform inadequately, becoming ultimately someone in adversity
• Contestant unlikely to win
• Articles abroad trail outsider?
• Outsider grounded, prepared
• One expected to lose
• What paparazzi might get in improbable venture
• Poorly grounded person not expected to win