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Umamusume Pretty Derby - Distance Aptitude Differences

Check out the differences in race distances in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. This guide will help you understand the different distances, the support cards that are recommended for each distance, and which statistics are most important.

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Distance Aptitude Differences

Sprint Mile Medium Long
1000-1400m 1401-1800m 1801-2400m 2401m+

Sprint is the Shortest

Sprinters Stakes

Sprint distance races generally range from 1000-1400m distance and is the shortest distance of all races. As it is the shortest, you don't need to train much of your Stamina and instead just focus on increasing your Speed.

Sprint Guide: How to Win Sprint Races

Mile is the Second Shortest

NHK Mile Cup

Mile distance races are the second shortest out of all the four race types. It usually range from 1401-1800 meters and doesn't require much Stamina, similar to Sprints. The general training for Sprints are usually used for Mile runners too.

Mile Guide: How to Win Mile Races

Medium is the Second Longest

Shuka Sho.

Medium races are the second longest of the four race types and will be a test for your Stamina. Try to balance Speed and Stamina training when participating in Medium races.

During Medium races, it is recommended to get a Stamina recovery skill as Medium races will consume a lot of Stamina.

Medium Guide: How to Win Medium Races

Long is the Most Stamina Consuming

Nakayama Turf Long.png

As the name implies, Long distance races are the longest race distance out of all the four distances. Boasting more than 2400 meters, this race track will test your Stamina so make sure to train it alongside your Speed and Power.

It is generally recommended to get a stamina recovery skill like Swinging Maestro or Gourmand if you are using Pace Chaser.

Long Guide: How to Win Long Races

Recommended Support Cards

Check IconSprint Support Cards
Check IconMile Support Cards
Check IconMedium Support Cards
Check IconLong Support Cards

Sprint

Support Card Recommended Skills
Sakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!) ImageSakura Bakushin O (Eat Fast! Yum Fast!)
・ Sprinting Gear Icon Sprinting Gear
・ Huge Lead Icon Huge Lead
・ Turbo Sprint Icon Turbo Sprint
A support card that specializes in Sprint skills makes it a very good support card to use for Sprinters, with the bonus of it specializing in speed.
Biko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!) ImageBiko Pegasus (Double Carrot Punch!)
・ Gap Closer Icon Gap Closer
・ Plan X Icon Plan X
A support card that increases training effectiveness and has Specialty Priority which means it will usually appear in Speed training.

Mile

Support Card Recommended Skills
Oguri Cap (Get Lots of Hugs for Me) ImageOguri Cap (Get Lots of Hugs for Me)
・ Acceleration Icon Acceleration
・ Homestretch Haste Icon Homestretch Haste
・ Groundwork Icon Groundwork
A support card that has many acceleration skills that will boost your Umamusume's acceleration in a race.
Vodka (Wild Rider) ImageVodka (Wild Rider)
・ Straightaway Acceleration Icon Straightaway Acceleration
・ Slick Surge Icon Slick Surge
A support card that has many skills that will improve your Mile performance.

Medium

Support Card Recommended Skills
Super Creek (Piece of Mind) ImageSuper Creek (Piece of Mind)
・ Swinging Maestro Icon Swinging Maestro
・ Corner Recovery ◯ Icon Corner Recovery ◯
Currently the best Stamina card as it provides Swinging Maestro which is the best recovery skill in the game currently.
Agnes Tachyon (Experimental Studies on Subject A) ImageAgnes Tachyon (Experimental Studies on Subject A)
・ Medium Corners ◯ Icon Medium Corners ◯
・ Medium Straightaways ◯ Icon Medium Straightaways ◯
A support card that provides boost in Medium performance for its Medium skills.

Long

Support Card Recommended Skills
Super Creek (Piece of Mind) ImageSuper Creek (Piece of Mind)
・ Swinging Maestro Icon Swinging Maestro
・ Corner Recovery ◯ Icon Corner Recovery ◯
Currently the best Stamina card as it provides Swinging Maestro which is the best recovery skill in the game currently.
Manhattan Cafe (My Solo Drawn to Raindrop Drums) ImageManhattan Cafe (My Solo Drawn to Raindrop Drums)
・ Long Straightaways ◯ Icon Long Straightaways ◯
・ Stamina Eater Icon Stamina Eater
・ Passing Pro Icon Passing Pro
A support card that mainly provides skills for Long races. She also has some skills that lets her decrease fatigue and steal stamina from others.
Special Week (The Setting Sun And Rising Stars) ImageSpecial Week (The Setting Sun And Rising Stars)
・ Gourmand Icon Gourmand
A support card that provides Gourmand, a very highly regarded recovery skill for Pace Chasers.
Kitasan Black (Fire at My Heels) ImageKitasan Black (Fire at My Heels)
・ Extra Tank Icon Extra Tank
・ Straightaway Recovery Icon Straightaway Recovery
・ Corner Recovery ◯ Icon Corner Recovery ◯
・ Long Corners ◯ Icon Long Corners ◯
Currently the best Speed card in the game, Kitasan Black provides many recovery skills in any distances, as well as an exclusive one for Long. She also has Long Corners which will improve your velocity in a corner.

Stat Prioritization for Distances

Sprint and Mile

SpeedSpeed

Sprint and Miles are the two shortest race distances compared to the other two, so you can just focus mainly on raising your Speed more than the other stats.

Medium and Long

SpeedSpeed StaminaStamina WitWit

Medium and Long races require a balance of Speed and Stamina, as these races consumes a lot of the latter so you will need to train this stat to maintain your speed mid to late race.

Additionally, consider getting stamina recovery skills such as Swinging Maestro and invest on Wit training so your skills will activate easier.

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Speed Guide Stamina Guide
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Potential Levels Guide Potential Unlock
Rushed Status Guide Late Start Guide
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Medium Guide Long Guide
Front Runner Guide Pace Chaser Guide
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