Ultimate Training Guide for Narita Brian in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby

Narita Brian is a powerhouse in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, based on the real Japanese racehorse who ruled the tracks in the 1990s. In the game, she’s a lone wolf: tough, intimidating, and not big on socializing, driven by an intense need to race. As Biwa Hayahide’s younger sister and student council vice president (though she barely cares about the role), Narita Brian is all about raw strength and independence. She can’t sleep without her favorite stuffed toy and has the nickname "Shadow Roll Monster," which adds a fun twist to her serious persona. With her recent release in the global version, this guide will walk you through training her to dominate medium and long-distance races, covering stats, skills, support cards, and strategies.

Narita Brian Character Profile

Narita Brian shines in turf races, especially medium and long distances, making her a solid choice for players who want a stamina-focused build.

Base Stats and Growth Rates

Initial Stats: Speed: 93, Stamina: 89, Power: 100, Guts: 89, Wit: 79.
Max Stats (5 Stars): Speed: 113, Stamina: 109, Power: 122, Guts: 108, Wit: 98.
Growth Rates: Speed +10%, Stamina +20%, Power +0%, Guts +0%, Wit +0%. Her high stamina growth makes her great for endurance training.

Aptitudes

Surface: Turf (A), Dirt (G).
Distance: Short (F), Mile (B), Medium (A), Long (A).
Strategy: Front (G), Pace (A), Late (A), End (D). She’s best as a Pace Chaser or Late Surger.

Unique and Innate Skills

Unique Skill: Shadow Break – Boosts speed when overtaking on the outside during the final corner or later, tapping into her fierce strength.
Innate Skills: Straight Line Adept, Medium Distance Straight Line ○, Good Position Chase.
Awakening Skills:
- Lv2: End Spurt.
- Lv3: Like The Wind – Evolves to One Slash Sever by winning the Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas), Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger), or reaching 800 Speed with 3 Speed-type skills.
- Lv4: Lone Wolf.
- Lv5: Heart and Soul – Evolves to Hungry Wolf Fang via the "Crossroads" event choice or by hitting 150,000 fans and 600 Stamina.
Skills from Events: Passing Adept.

Training Goals and Events

Narita Brian’s path focuses on major Japanese races, aiming for Triple Crown victories. Hit these goals to unlock her full potential:

Goal Number	Race	Details	Placement Required
1	Junior Make Debut	Turn 12, Junior Class, Late June, Turf – 1800m (Mile)	Participate
2	Asahi Hai Futurity Stakes	Turn 23, Junior Class, Early December, G1, Turf – 1600m (Mile)	5th or better
3	Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2000 Guineas)	Turn 31, Classic Class, Early April, G1, Turf – 2000m (Medium)	5th or better
4	Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby)	Turn 34, Classic Class, Late May, G1, Turf – 2400m (Medium)	5th or better
5	Kikuka Sho (Japanese St. Leger)	Turn 44, Classic Class, Late October, G1, Turf – 3000m (Long)	3rd or better
6	Arima Kinen (Grand Prix)	Turn 48, Classic Class, Late December, G1, Turf – 2500m (Long)	3rd or better
7	Hanshin Daishoten	Turn 54, Senior Class, Late March, G2, Turf – 3000m (Long)	1st
8	Tenno Sho (Spring)	Turn 56, Senior Class, Late April, G1, Turf – 3200m (Long)	1st
9	Tenno Sho (Autumn)	Turn 68, Senior Class, Late October, G1, Turf – 2000m (Medium)	1st
10	Japan Cup	Turn 70, Senior Class, Late November, G1, Turf – 2400m (Medium)	1st
11	Arima Kinen (Grand Prix)	Turn 72, Senior Class, Late December, G1, Turf – 2500m (Long)	1st

Key events include costume-specific ones like "Design" and "Rustic," and choice-based events like "Admiration" and "Hungry Warriors." Trigger the hidden "Public Appearance" event in Senior Year Early January by winning the Triple Crown in Classic Year or 5+ G1 races. Choose to attend for tougher final races but better rewards, like Skill Points, stats, or hints for skills like Hydrate and Nimble Navigator.

Build Guide

Recommended Stats

Aim for: Speed 900, Stamina 900, Power 700, Guts 300, Wit 400. Focus on Speed and Stamina early due to her growth rates and race demands. Power helps with overtaking, Wit for skill activation, and Guts last. For URA Finale, ensure Stamina is 900+.

Recommended Support Cards

Build a deck with 3 Speed, 1 Stamina, 1 Power, 1 Wit. Examples:

Speed: Fine Motion, Nishino Flower, Special Week.
Stamina: Super Creek.
Power: Kitasan Black.
Wit: Yaeno Muteki.

Use her Stamina growth by swapping Wit for extra Stamina if needed. SR cards can help with Late Surger skills or debuffs.

Inheritance (Legacy and Sparks)

Sparks: Blue Star (9★ Stamina, 9★ Power), Pink Spark (3★ Pace Chaser, 3★ Medium, 3★ Long). Borrow Veterans with good compatibility.
Legacy Compatibility: Great with Silence Suzuka, Air Groove, Mayano Top Gun; Good with Tokai Teio, Maruzensky. Aim for at least "Good" for bonus sparks.

Training Strategies and Tips

Follow these steps based on game mechanics:

Junior Year: Build bonds by training with multiple Support Cards. Upgrade facilities like Speed or Stamina for better gains. Manage energy to avoid failures.
Classic Year: Focus on 2-3 stats (Speed, Stamina, Power). Use Wit training for energy recovery. Run races for fans and sparks.
Senior Year: Max Speed for overtaking. Keep Wit at 300+ for skills. Use Recreation for mood boosts and rest carefully.
General Tips: Get Potential to Lv3+ for skills like Beeline Burst. Improve aptitudes with Legacy/Sparks, prioritizing Long/Medium. Borrow strong Veterans. Handle events for buffs, like Acupuncturist for recovery skills. For Narita Brian, use Pace Chaser style with skills like Gourmand for stamina recovery.