In Umamusume Pretty Derby, your horse girls can compete in tons of G1, G2, and G3 races throughout their careers. Each race happens at the same time no matter which Uma you're training, and they always have the same distance and surface type. If you're looking to dominate the Yayoi Sho race, this guide breaks down everything you need to know to pick the best Uma and strategy for success.
The Yayoi Sho Race in Umamusume
The Yayoi Sho race is a Turf event held in early March during the Classic (second) year. It’s a medium-distance race at Nakayama Turf. Three horse girls automatically run it in career mode, but several others are great picks for this medium-distance turf race. Choosing the right Uma can make or break your chances of winning this classic year race.
Races in Career
Here’s a quick look at which Uma can run the Yayoi Sho and who stands out as the best for this Nakayama Turf race:
| Races in career | Can Run It | Best Uma | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Tachyon | Agnes Tachyon | Agnes Tachyon | Agnes Tachyon |
| Silence Suzuka | Silence Suzuka | Air Groove | Silence Suzuka |
| Winning Ticket | Winning Ticket | Biwa Hayahide | Winning Ticket |
| El Condor Pasa | El Condor Pasa | ||
| Gold Ship | Gold Ship | ||
| Grass Wonder | Mayano Top Gun | ||
| Haru Urara | Matikanefukukitaru (Alternate) | ||
| King Halo | Mejiro McQueen | ||
| Maruzensky* | Mejiro Ryan | ||
| Mihono Bourbon* | Mihono Bourbon* | ||
| Mayano Top Gun | Nice Nature | ||
| Mejiro McQueen | Oguri Cap | ||
| Mejiro Ryan | Rice Shower | ||
| Nice Nature | Silence Suzuka | ||
| Oguri Cap | Special Week | ||
| Rice Shower | Super Creek | ||
| Sakura Bakushin O | Symboli Rudolf | ||
| Special Week | TM Opera O | ||
| Super Creek | Tokai Teio | ||
| Symboli Rudolf | Winning Ticket | ||
| TM Opera O | |||
| Taiki Shuttle | |||
| Tokai Teio | |||
| Winning Ticket |
Uma with an asterisk (*) can run the Yayoi Sho without scheduling conflicts, but they’ll need to race three times in a row. This might slightly impact their stats or mood, especially if you push for more than three consecutive races. Plan carefully to keep your horse girl racing in top shape.
Builds for Winning the Yayoi Sho in Umamusume
The Yayoi Sho happens early in your Uma’s career, so you don’t need a super complex build. Focus on boosting speed, adding a bit of stamina, and tossing in some Wit to ensure skills trigger smoothly. You don’t need to sweat the other stats too much at this stage. Winning this turf race strategy is straightforward, especially with top picks like Agnes Tachyon or Silence Suzuka. With the right setup, you’ll breeze through this Umamusume race guide and claim victory in this classic turf event.