Mejiro Ryan in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby is a tough horse girl to train since she’s often stuck in Long races that don’t quite suit her. She shines as a Pace Chaser or Late Surger in Medium and Long races with the right setup. Here’s a straightforward guide to make her a beast on the track.

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Overview

  • Distances: Medium (A), Long (B), Mile (C), Short (E)
  • Track: Turf (A), Dirt (G)
  • Strategies: Pace Chaser (A), Late Surger (A), Leader (situational), avoid Front (F)
  • Stat Bonuses: +20% Power, +10% Wit
  • Unique Skill: Let’s Anabolic! – Boosts acceleration late-race on corners, perfect for Pace Chaser or Late Surger.
  • Key Notes: Excels in Medium races as Pace Chaser or Long races as Late Surger. Needs recovery skills to avoid burnout. Her Power bonus helps with late surges.

Stat Goals

  • Speed: 900–1000+ to keep up in Medium races and avoid dropping in Long races.
  • Stamina: 400–500 (Medium), 600+ (Long). Pair with recovery skills to save stat points.
  • Power: 700+ for strong acceleration and overtaking, boosted by her 20% Power bonus.
  • Wit: 400+ for reliable skill triggers and mood stability, aided by her 10% Wit bonus.
  • Guts: 250–300, only invest if using a Guts deck or struggling with late-race stamina.

Running Style Strategy

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  • Medium Races: Use Pace Chaser. Stick behind leaders early, then surge with Let’s Anabolic!. Needs Wit (400+) and recovery skills.
  • Long Races: Go Late Surger. Build momentum and use healing skills to sustain her push. Avoid Front style; it’s a bad fit.
  • Leader: Only viable in Medium races with heavy Pace Chaser competition. Requires high Power (700+) and Wit (400+).

Recommended Skills

  • Healing (Blue): Swinging Maestro (from Super Creek), Tempo Up, or Corner Recovery to manage stamina, especially in Long races.
  • Positioning/Acceleration: Pace Keep (awakening, level 2), Killer Tune (awakening, level 3), Rainy Days ◯ (innate), Outside Prep (innate) for positioning.
  • Power/Speed: Feel the Burn! (awakening) or skills from Silence Suzuka/Sweep Tosho for late-race boosts.

Support Card Setup

  • 3 Speed Cards: Silence Suzuka, Sweep Tosho, or Maruzensky (SSR) for Speed and friendship boosts.
  • 1 Power Card: Mejiro Ryan (SR) or Winning Ticket (SSR) to leverage her Power bonus.
  • 1 Wit Card: Fine Motion (SSR) for skill triggers and mood stability.
  • 1 Stamina Card: Super Creek (SSR) for Swinging Maestro and stamina support.

Training Tips

  • Year 1: Focus on support card bonds for rainbow training. Train Speed and Power, with some Wit. Enter G1 races for fans and skill points.
  • Year 2: Push Speed (700–800), Power (500–600), and Stamina (400–500). Use summer camp for max stat gains. Unlock recovery skills.
  • Year 3: Aim for Speed 900+, Power 700+, Stamina 400–600, Wit 400+. Hit 120k fans and level up Let’s Anabolic! for URA Finals.
  • Burnout Prevention: Rest sparingly, use Infirmary for injuries, and keep Wit high (400+) to avoid mood drops.
  • Races: Prioritize G1 races (60k fans by Feb Year 3, 120k by Dec). Check GameTora for Medium/Long G1 races.
  • Legacy: Use Mejiro McQueen or Vodka for Medium/Long aptitude and stat boosts. Trained Mejiro Ryan as sub-legacy for 3☆ sparks (600+ stats).