In 1985, Gate Dancer started ten times, winning once and capturing second and third place on three occasions each.

Although he sired 27 stakes winners, none achieved the same level of racing success as Gate Dancer.

Others who tried racing without the medication, such as Gate Dancer in 1984, ran poorly.

Gate Dancer returned to lose the 1985 Classic by a head to Proud Truth.

Gate Dancer tired to finish sixth in the Belmont.

Three weeks later, Gate Dancer finished sixth, beaten by 10 1/2 lengths, in the Belmont.

Gate Dancer sure ran well without it after that.

Gate Dancer made a career of close defeats.

His only previous classic victory was the Preakness, with Gate Dancer.

Gate Dancer was twice beaten a head.