Related Clues:

• One failing to gain a place in a lyceum, at first so put out
• Loser was a manager, too
• One who didn't make it to the office?
• Stood for office too, but was unplaced
• A competitor not doing well in either finals or annual exams
• Unplaced racehorse
• Took part - though didn't get a place
• Unplaced runner
• Unsuccessful competitor
• One unsuccessful in getting a place
• Unsuccessful competitor didn't just walk?
• Artist leaving hot African city, one undistinguished after event?
• Losing competitor didn't just walk but ...?
• Poor performer in race
• Not the winner in final, so ranted