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Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Cancer Cup Smart Falcon Front Runner Build

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This is a Champions Meeting guide for building Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER) as a Front Runner for the Cancer Cup in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Find out how to build Smart Falcon for Champions Meeting Cancer Cup and her best skill setups here.

Smart Falcon Related Guides
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Cancer Cup Builds
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Cancer Cup Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER) Build

Umamusume AttentionAttention! This is a character build for the Cancer Cup Champions Meeting.
This guide may be updated as we think of up more strategies for CM! Stay tuned!

Cancer Cup Smart Falcon Stats and Training

General Stat Recommendations
Speed
1200
Stamina
600+
Power
800+
Guts
300
Wit
400
Recommended Training Grade: A or better
Note that the above stats can apply to the Graded League. You can relax your stats a bit more for Open League, but we always recommend you prioritize enough Stamina.

Maximize both Speed and Power whenever possible.

Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER) is best built as a Front Runner. In this case, she will be straightforward to build, but will use up more Stamina than other racing styles.

Front Runners are much easier to build for since they have a wider access to Support Cards that will benefit them.

Training Guide: Which Stats to Train?

Recommended Teammates

Ideal Team Picks
Seiun Sky (Reeling in the Big One) IconSeiun Sky (Reeling in the Big One)
Front Runner
(Ace)
Nice Nature (Poinsettia Ribbon) IconNice Nature (Poinsettia Ribbon)
Late Surger
(Debuffer)
Alternative Team Picks
El Condor Pasa (El Numero 1) IconEl Condor Pasa (El Numero 1)
Front/Pacer
(Ace)
Grass Wonder (Stone-Piercing Blue) IconGrass Wonder (Stone-Piercing Blue)
Late Surger
(Ace)
Vodka (Wild Top Gear) IconVodka (Wild Top Gear)
Late Surger
(Ace)
Daiwa Scarlet (Peak Blue) IconDaiwa Scarlet (Peak Blue)
Front/Pace
(Ace)
Oguri Cap (Starlight Beat) IconOguri Cap (Starlight Beat)
Pace/Late
(Ace)

Above are some teammates that can be suggested for Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER) in Champions Meeting since they can fill in other roles that can support her. You can still excel with other Umamusume should the above be unavailable.

There's a wider pool of potential strong entries in the Cancer Cup, since a lot more racers are adept at Mile distance races or have the acceleration skills for it. You're free to enter and build existing Umamusume from previous cups, such as Oguri Cap (Starlight Beat), or even Narita Taishin (Nevertheless) if you have the necessary Mile sparks.

Cancer Cup Smart Falcon Build Support Cards

Cancer Cup Training Deck Setups

Deck Setups Strong Options
Speed 3 Power 3

Speed 3 Power 2 Wit 1
ⓘ Above are the recommended deck setups and support cards. You do not have to confine yourself to these setups, so we encourage you experiment with different cards while there is still time for the Champions Meeting.
Sample Front Decks
If Groundwork source will be from a Support Card (SSR Oguri Cap Power). You can also inherit the skill from a Parent to maximize you chances of getting it.
Sample deck with SSR Tazuna Hayakawa. Groundwork source from SR Air Groove Guts. Free to adjust if Groundwork source will be from a Parent.

The recommended deck setups for Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER) are decks that can maximize both Speed and Power. Stamina is a still important, but a lesser priority since the racecourse for the Cancer Cup is shorter.

Speed builds Power, and Power builds Stamina, so it will be best to try and max out these training facilities. Only train on Wit or Stamina when needed, preferrably in Summer Camp where facility levels are maxed, or on training days where there isn't much to do for Speed and Power.

Cancer Cup Smart Falcon Build Skills

Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER) Priority Skills

High Priority Skills
Uniques
Speed Highly Recommended:
Recovery Corner Recovery ◯
Passives

Looking for the sources of the skills above? Check the search table in the next section!

For skills, you'll want to prioritize Speed Skills and Green Skills this time for the Cancer Cup, then Blue Skills last if you find your Stamina to be lacking. To maximize the discount/hints of your skills, you can try saving Smart Falcon's skill points up to near the end of the URA Finale.

Best Skills Tier List

Skill Sources (Support Cards and Characters)

ⓘ On mobile, swipe sideways on the table to scroll horizontally. On desktop, you can click and drag inside the table (if all columns are not shown).
ⓘ To view the tooltip of Support Card/Umamusume (name/rarity/type), press and hold on their icon. On desktop, hover the mouse over them.
Skill Type Support Card Umamusume Effect
Tokyo Racecourse ◯ Icon Tokyo Racecourse ◯ Passive Hint Events:Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
Moderately increase performance at Tokyo Racecourse.
Trigger: Racecourse
Standard Distance ◯ Icon Standard Distance ◯ Passive Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
Moderately increase performance over standard distances (multiples of 400m).
Left-Handed ◯ Icon Left-Handed ◯ Passive Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Moderately increase performance on left-handed tracks.
Summer Runner ◯ Icon Summer Runner ◯ Passive Hint Events:Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Moderately increase performance in summer.
Trigger: Season
Sunny Days ◯ Icon Sunny Days ◯ Passive Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Moderately increase performance in sunny weather.
Trigger: Weather
Wet Conditions ◯ Icon Wet Conditions ◯ Passive Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Moderately increase performance on good, soft, and heavy ground.
Moxie Icon Moxie Recovery Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
Slightly reduce fatigue on an uphill.
Conditions: Front Runner
Swinging Maestro Icon Swinging Maestro Recovery Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Recover endurance on a corner with efficient turning.
Trigger: Corner
Corner Recovery ◯ Icon Corner Recovery ◯ Recovery Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Slightly recover endurance on a corner with efficient turning.
Trigger: Corner
Restless Icon Restless Recovery Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Reduce fatigue on an uphill.
Conditions: Front Runner
Resplendent Red Ace Icon Resplendent Red Ace Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Swell with the determination to stay number one in the second half of the race.
Playtime Playtime's Over! Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Slightly increase velocity when followed by another runner directly behind for a long time.
Escape Artist Icon Escape Artist Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Increase ability to go to the front mid-race.
Conditions: Front Runner
Trigger: Mid-Race
Tail Held High Icon Tail Held High Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Slightly increase velocity after activating many skills mid-race.
Mile Corners ◯ Icon Mile Corners ◯ Speed Hint Events:Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Slightly increase velocity on a corner
Conditions: Mile
Trigger: Corner
SPARKLY☆STARDOM Icon SPARKLY☆STARDOM Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Become empowered against ceding the spotlight when about to lose the lead on a straight mid-race.
Victoria por Plancha ☆ Icon Victoria por Plancha ☆ Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Hang on to the advantage when positioned toward the front with energy to spare on the final straight.
The Duty of Dignity Calls Icon The Duty of Dignity Calls Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Increase velocity with the determination to not be overtaken when positioned toward the front on the final corner.
Trigger: Final Corner
Groundwork Icon Groundwork Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Slightly increase acceleration after activating many skills early-race.
Trigger: Early-Race
Unyielding Spirit Icon Unyielding Spirit Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Slightly increase passing ability.
Conditions: Mile
Trigger: Passing
Front Runner Corners ◯ Icon Front Runner Corners ◯ Speed Hint Events:Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Slightly increase velocity on a corner.
Conditions: Front Runner
Trigger: Corner
Front Runner Straightaways ◯ Icon Front Runner Straightaways ◯ Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Slightly increase velocity on a straight.
Conditions: Front Runner
Trigger: Straight
In Body and Mind Icon In Body and Mind Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Increase velocity in the last spurt.
Trigger: Last Spurt
Homestretch Haste Icon Homestretch Haste Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Slightly increase velocity in the last spurt.
Trigger: Last Spurt
Mile Straightaway ◯ Icon Mile Straightaway ◯ Speed Hint Events:Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Slightly increase velocity on a straight.
Conditions: Mile
Trigger: Straight
Unrestrained Icon Unrestrained Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Increase abilty to keep the lead on the final corner.
Conditions: Front Runner
Trigger: Final Corner
Fast-Paced Icon Fast-Paced Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Slightly increase ability to go to the front mid-race.
Conditions: Front Runner
Trigger: Mid-Race
Final Push Icon Final Push Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
Slightly increase ability to keep the lead on the final corner.
Conditions: Front Runner
Trigger: Final Corner
The View from the Lead is Mine! Icon The View from the Lead is Mine! Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
None
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:Potential Unlock:
None
Character Events:
None
Increase velocity by drawing on all remaining strength when in the lead by a fair margin on the final straight.
Trigger: Final Straight
Professor of Curvature Icon Professor of Curvature Speed Hint Events:
None
Career Events:
Innate Skill:
None
Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
None
Increase velocity on a corner with skilled turning.
Trigger: Corner
Corner Adept ◯ Icon Corner Adept ◯ Speed Hint Events:Career Events: Innate Skill:Unique Skill:
None
Potential Unlock:Character Events:
Slightly increase velocity on a corner with skilled turning.
Trigger: Corner

Cancer Cup Smart Falcon Build Sparks

Cancer Cup Smart Falcon (LOVE☆4EVER) Sparks

Recommended
Uniques
(Green)
Skills
(White)
Blue Star SparkStats
9★ Stamina
9★ Power
Or 18★ Stamina
Pink SparkAptitude
10★ Turf
3★ Mile

For Smart Falcon's spark legacies, it is recommended to have her Turf aptitude at A through 10★ Turf sparks since she's natively a Dirt racer. Maximize your Stamina Sparks as much as you can to ensure you can build enough Stamina for Smart Falcon.

Legacy and Sparks Guide

Cancer Cup Champions Meeting Info

Cancer Cup Date

Global Release Timer
Champions Meeting: Cancer Cup
Event has ended.
Race Conditions:
Tokyo Turf 1,600m (Mile), Left
Summer Summer, Spring Sunny, Good Ground

Similar Races: Yasuda Kinen, NHK Mile Cup

The Champions Meeting: Cancer Cup event will be held on October 7, 2025 to October 16, 2025. Prepare the best Umamusume for your Mile Team by then!

Cancer Cup Champions Meeting Guide

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