Sakura Bakushin O is a beast in short-distance races (1200–1400m) in Uma Musume: Pretty Derby. Her 20% Speed growth makes her easy to build and great for beginners or pros aiming for URA Finals or PvP sprints. Here’s how to set her up in 2025.

Stat Priorities

  • Speed: Main focus. Hit 1000–1200+ for top speed.
  • Power: Aim for 450+ to handle turns and keep the lead.
  • Wit: Get 350+ for better skill triggers.
  • Stamina: Just 300 is enough for sprints.
  • Guts: Ignore it. Doesn’t help her sprint game.

Support Card Setup

  • Ideal: 4–5 Speed cards (SSR Sakura Bakushin O, El Condor Pasa) + 1 Power or Wit card (SSR Oguri Cap, Fine Motion). Borrow a strong Speed SSR like Kitasan Black.
  • Beginner: 3 Speed, 1 Stamina, 1 Power, 1 Wit. Free SRs work fine.
  • Tip: Build bond levels early for rainbow training boosts.

Skill Selection
  • Unique Skills: Class President + Speed = Bakushin and Honor Student × Bakushin = Great Victory! for late-race speed boosts.
  • Innate Skills: Escape Anxiety, Leading Straight, Sprint Gear.
  • Awakening Skills: Grab Concentration or Quick Start for early speed.
  • Other Skills: Speed Surge, Corner Acceleration. Skip long-distance skills.
  • Tip: Use extra races for Skill Points.

Inheritance Choices

  • Parents: Vodka, King Halo, Daiwa Scarlet for Speed/Power and sprint boosts.
  • Tip: Use Blue/Pink Sparks to max Short-distance or Front aptitude.

Training Strategy

  • Early: Train all supports once for bonds, then focus Speed.
  • Mid: Hammer Speed with rainbow drills. Train Power/Wit if low.
  • Late: Run extra races for Skill Points. Aim for 1000+ Speed, 450+ Power, 350+ Wit.
  • Tip: Keep her in Good/Excellent mood with Recreation, not Rest.

Racing Strategy

  • Stick to Short-distance Turf races (1200–1400m).
  • Set as Front-runner to trigger her skills.
  • Ensure she leads by the final stretch for unique skill activation.