Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is designed around managing and training horse-girl athletes who follow structured racing careers. The player acts as a trainer who organizes schedules, assigns routines and prepares trainees for competitions. Each umamusume begins with predefined strengths, preferred distances and running styles that influence training plans. Story segments unlock as the trainee advances through milestones, building context around their motivations and background. The player’s overall goal is to guide the athlete toward completing key races within each season.

Training Choices And Attribute Growth

Training sessions increase specific attributes: speed, stamina, power, guts and intelligence. Each session has its own benefits and potential drawbacks, influenced by the trainee’s motivation, condition and support card bonuses. Races require a combination of well-balanced stats and strategic skill use to achieve optimal placement. Support cards expand the training system by granting additional skills or strengthening certain attributes. Because each umamusume has different growth tendencies, attribute planning becomes a core part of long-term development.

Systems, Planning And Progression Flow

Progression in Umamusume: Pretty Derby connects training, racing and character development within a continuous loop. The core systems include:

•         Weekly training routines that build core attributes
•         Skill development tied to support card interactions
•         Seasonal race schedules that dictate key objectives
•         Motivation and condition states that affect performance
•         Gacha pulls for obtaining new trainees or support units
  These systems reinforce one another, shaping a progression path that depends on balancing resources and maintaining performance momentum.

Racing Path And Seasonal Challenges

Race events vary by distance type, strategy requirements and course layout. Some trainees perform better in sprint formats, while others excel in mid or long-distance races. Running style determines how the trainee positions herself during the race, influencing energy usage and timing of final bursts. The career mode guides players through a seasonal structure where each race contributes to growth and unlocks new opportunities. Outside the main path, additional missions, challenges and collaborative modes allow players to strengthen their roster.