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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Sprint Guide: How to Win Sprint Races

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Focus on training Speed for Sprint distance races in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Learn how to win sprint races, recommended support cards and Umamusume, as well as list of recommended Sprint skills.

Race Distance Guides
Taiki ShuttleSprint MaruzenskyMile Mejiro McQueenMedium Rice ShowerLong
Running Style Guides
Front RunnerFront Runner Pace ChaserPace Chaser Late SurgerLate Surger End CloserEnd Closer
Special Running Styles
RunawayRunaway (Front Runner)

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How to Train for Sprint Races

CheckmarkFocus Mainly on Speed
CheckmarkTrain Power Depending on Running Style
CheckmarkGet Sprint Skills
CheckmarkUse More Speed Support Cards

Focus Mainly on Speed

SpeedSpeed PowerPower

When training for Umamusume that will race on Sprint races, you should mainly focus on Speed as Sprints only have short distances and don't need Stamina that much.

Training Speed will also increase your Power a bit which is needed if you're playing as Pace Chaser, Late Surger, or End Closer.

Train Power Depending on Running Style

Front Runner Speed
Pace Chaser
Speed >>> Power
Late Surger
Speed >> Power
End Closer
Speed > Power

Front Runner won't need much Power as the Power that they get from Speed training is enough. However, if you are playing any of the other styles then you should train your Power more depending on what style you're using.

Get Sprint Skills

Sprint Skills

To do better in Sprint races, prioritize getting Sprint skills whenever you get hints during your Training.

Use More Speed Support Cards

Speed Deck

Sprint racers will require your Umamusume to have a lot of Speed so use 3-4 Speed cards whenever you are training a sprinter.

All Support Cards

Use Power Cards Depending on Running Style

Depending on what running style your Umamusume is good at, we suggest using at least 2 Power cards so they have an easier time overtaking racers on their front.

Recommended Sprint Support Cards

Recommended Sprint Cards

Recommended Support Cards
Silence Suzuka (Beyond This Shining Moment) ImageSilence Suzuka (Beyond This Shining Moment) Vodka (Wild Rider) ImageVodka (Wild Rider) Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) ImageSakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!)
Nishino Flower (Even the Littlest Bud) ImageNishino Flower (Even the Littlest Bud) Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!) ImageBiko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!) King Halo (First-Rate Plan) ImageKing Halo (First-Rate Plan)
Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy) ImageSakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy) Biko Pegasus (Tracen Academy) ImageBiko Pegasus (Tracen Academy)

The Support Cards listed above are well-suited for Sprint distance races, as they give many skills that will let you perform better in these races.

For instance, the Sakura Bakushin O card give many Sprint related skills, making her one of the best Sprint cards in the game. However, she cannot be used on Sakura Bakushin O during career because they are the same character.

All Support Cards

Recommended Sprint Characters

Sakura Bakushin O

Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning) ImageSakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning)

Sakura Bakushin O has a 20% growth rate on Speed, in addition to having an A rank on her Sprint aptitude which makes her the easiest Sprint Umamusume to train.

Taiki Shuttle

Taiki Shuttle (Wild Frontier) ImageTaiki Shuttle (Wild Frontier)

Taiki Shuttle is another good Sprint runner as she has an A rank on Sprint. She also has Pace Chaser skills which works well with this distance.

Haru Urara

Haru Urara (Bestest Prize) ImageHaru Urara (Bestest Prize)

Not only does Haru Urara have an A rank on Sprint, but she also has an A rank for Dirt making her an ideal Sprinter for Dirt tracks.

Recommended Sprint Skills

Umamusume and Support Card with Sprint Skills

Skill Type Support Card Umamusume Effect
Sprinting Gear Icon Sprinting Gear Speed Hint Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy) Seeking the Pearl (The World Seeking the Pearl (Tracen Academy)
Career Events:
Hishi Akebono (Who Wants the First Bite?) Hishi Akebono (Tracen Academy)
Innate Skill:
Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning) Haru Urara (Bestest Prize)
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
Curren Chan (Fille Éclair)
Slightly increase acceleration on a straight.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Straight
Huge Lead Icon Huge Lead Speed Hint Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy)
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning)
Character Events:
Maruzensky (Formula R) Maruzensky (Hot☆Summer Night)
Slightly increase ability to maintain the lead when leading by a large margin mid-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Mid-Race, Lead
Turbo Sprint Icon Turbo Sprint Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!)
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning)
Character Events:
None
 Increase acceleration on a straight.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Straight
Countermeasure Icon Countermeasure Speed Hint Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy) Hishi Akebono (Who Wants the First Bite?) Hishi Akebono (Tracen Academy)
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning)
Character Events:
Hishi Akebono
Slightly increase passing ability when positioned toward the front mid-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Mid-Race, Front
Staggering Lead Icon Staggering Lead Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Sakura Bakushin O (Blossom in Learning)
Character Events:
None
 Increase ability to maintain the lead when leading by a large margin mid-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Mid-Race, Lead
Gap Closer Icon Gap Closer Speed Hint Events:
Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!) King Halo (First-Rate Plan) Biko Pegasus (Tracen Academy) King Halo (Tracen Academy) Bamboo Memory (Head-On Fight!) Bamboo Memory (Tracen Academy) King Halo (Tonight, We Waltz)
Career Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy) King Halo (Tonight, We Waltz)
Innate Skill:
King Halo (King of Emeralds)
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
 Slightly increase spurting ability when positioned toward the back late-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Late-Race, Back
Blinding Flash Icon Blinding Flash Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
King Halo (Tonight, We Waltz)
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
King Halo (King of Emeralds)
Character Events:
None
 Increase spurting ability when positioned toward the back late-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Late-Race, Back
Sprint Straightaways ◯ Icon Sprint Straightaways ◯ Speed Hint Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy) Seeking the Pearl (The World Seeking the Pearl (Tracen Academy)
Career Events:
Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!) Biko Pegasus (Tracen Academy)
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
 Slightly increase velocity on a straight.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Straight
Sprint Corners ◯ Icon Sprint Corners ◯ Speed Hint Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy) Hishi Akebono (Who Wants the First Bite?) Hishi Akebono (Tracen Academy)
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
 Slightly increase velocity on a corner.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Corner
Intimidate Icon Intimidate Debuff Hint Events:
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) Sakura Bakushin O (Tracen Academy)
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
Curren Chan (Fille Éclair)
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Hishi Akebono
Character Events:
None
 Moderately intimidate runners behind when positioned toward the front early-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Early-Race, Front
Wait-and-See Icon Wait-and-See Recovery Hint Events:
Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!) King Halo (First-Rate Plan) Biko Pegasus (Tracen Academy) King Halo (Tracen Academy) King Halo (Tonight, We Waltz)
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
 Slightly decrease fatigue when positioned toward the back mid-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Mid-Race, Back
Meticulous Measures Icon Meticulous Measures Speed Hint Events:
Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!) Biko Pegasus (Tracen Academy) Hishi Akebono (Who Wants the First Bite?) Hishi Akebono (Tracen Academy)
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
Hishi Akebono
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Curren Chan (Fille Éclair)
Character Events:
None
 Moderately prepare to make for the finish line mid-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Mid-Race
Stop Right There! Icon Stop Right There! Debuff Hint Events:
Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!)
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
 Slightly cause panic in runners ahead when positioned toward the back early-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Early-Race, Back
Plan X Icon Plan X Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!)
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
 Increase passing ability when positioned toward the front mid-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Mid-Race, Front
Adored by All Icon Adored by All Debuff Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Curren Chan (Fille Éclair)
Character Events:
None
 Intimidate runners behind when positioned towards the front early-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Early-Race, Front
Perfect Prep! Icon Perfect Prep! Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
 Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
Hishi Akebono
Character Events:
None
 Prepare to make for the finish line mid-race.
Conditions: Sprint
Trigger: Mid-Race

Umamusume: Pretty Derby Related Guides

Umamusume Tips and Tricks Guides

Beginner Tips and Tricks

Tips and Tricks

Beginner Guides
Best Starter Guide How to Enhance Support Cards
How to Reroll How to Link Steam and Mobile Account
Dailies Guide TP and RP Explained
Early Game Progression How to Win Races at Any Distance
Career Guides
Veteran Umamusume Guide Legacy and Sparks Guide
Claw Machine Guide Rest Guide
Recreation and Mood Guide How to Increase Bond Levels
Condition Guide Weather Guide
Triple Crown Races Guide How to Increase Unique Skill Level
Star Unlock Guide How to Get 3 Star Sparks
How to Gain Fans Efficiently Acupuncturist Event Guide
How to Increase Aptitude Rank Affinity Bonus Guide
How to Increase Team Rank (Unity Cup) How to Win Unity Cup Team Races
Stat and Training Guides
Stats Explained Which Stats to Train?
Speed Guide Stamina Guide
Power Guide Guts Guide
Wit Guide Aptitude Guide
Potential Levels Guide Potential Unlock
Rushed Status Guide Late Start Guide
Friendship Training Guide Running Style Differences
Distance Aptitude Differences -
Race Guides
Sprint Guide Mile Guide
Medium Guide Long Guide
Front Runner Guide Pace Chaser Guide
Late Surger Guide End Closer Guide
Runaway Style Guide Spot Struggle Explained
Dueling Explained -
Other Guides
List of All Songs and How to Unlock Shop: What to Buy
Raffle Ticket Event Date and Prizes Pity Guide
Club Guide How to Unlock Racewear and Change Outfits
How to Link Steam and Mobile Account Link Data Guide
Daily Sale Guide: What to Buy First How to Level Up Archive
Japanese Oaks or Japanese Derby? Carat Pack Guide
Transfer Request Guide Training the Trainer Event Missions Guide
How to Get Uncap Crystals How to Get Book of Hints

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