To grab all the race trophies in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, you’ve got to take first place in every G1, G2, and G3 race out there. Each trophy you snag comes with some free carats, the game’s premium currency, so you’ll definitely want to collect them all.

One race you’ll need to tackle is the Satsuki Sho, a G1 event that happens early in the Classic year.

Umamusume Pretty Derby Satsuki Sho Race

The Satsuki Sho Race in Umamusume

The Satsuki Sho happens in the second, or Classic, year during early April. It’s held at Nakayama Turf, so it’s a Medium Turf race. Being a G1, it’s a great chance to rack up tons of fans and a bunch of skill points. Below, you’ll see which horses already run this race in their careers, which ones shine in this type of race, and the top picks to go for.

Umamusume-Pretty-Derby-Satsuki-Sho-Race-Nakayama

Races in CareerCan Run ItBest UmaOverlap
Agnes TachyonAgnes TachyonAgnes TachyonAgnes Tachyon
Biwa HayahideBiwa HayahideBiwa HayahideBiwa Hayahide
Gold ShipCurren ChanEl Condor PasaGold Ship
King HaloEl Condor PasaGold ShipMaruzensky
MaruzenskyGold ShipMatikanefukukitaruMejiro Ryan
MatikanefukukitaruGrass WonderMayano Top GunMihono Bourbon
Mihono BourbonHaru UraraMejiro McQueenSymboli Rudolf
Symboli RudolfKing HaloMejiro RyanTM Opera O
TM Opera OMaruzenskyMihono BourbonTokai Teio
Tokai TeioMatikanefukukitaruNice NatureWinning Ticket
Winning TicketMayano Top GunOguri Cap
Mejiro McQueenRice Shower
Mejiro RyanSilence Suzuka
Mihono BourbonSpecial Week
Nice NatureSuper Creek
Oguri CapSymboli Rudolf
Rice ShowerTM Opera O
Sakura Bakushin OTokai Teio
Silence SuzukaWinning Ticket
Special Week
Super Creek
Taiki Shuttle
TM Opera O
Tokai Teio
Winning Ticket

How to Build for the Satsuki Sho Race in Umamusume

Umamusume Pretty Derby Satsuki Sho Race Nakayama

Good news if you’re aiming to win the Satsuki Sho: since it’s a Medium course early in career mode, you don’t need to overthink your stats. Just focus on boosting your speed and having enough stamina to stay in first. A bit of Wit will also help you make the most of your skills, including your Umamusume’s unique skill.