Umamusume Pretty Derby: Tanabata Sho Race Guide

The Tanabata Sho is one of the easier Medium-type races in Umamusume Pretty Derby. You can learn how to win it consistently.

Everything you should know about the Tanabata Show in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Everything you should know about the Tanabata Show in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

Tanabata Sho is one of the many races that your trainee might have to beat in Umamusume Pretty Derby. This race can appear either as an objective, which is a mandatory race, or as an optional race that you and your Uma Girl can challenge for fans and rewards.

Despite being a G3 race, the higher-than-usual length of the track is difficult for most characters early in their career. To help you out, here’s a comprehensive guide on how to tackle the Tanabata Sho race in Umamusume Pretty Derby.

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Tanabata Sho Details and Requirements in Umamusume Pretty Derby

Run to win (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Run to win (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

This is a G3-tier race that can appear in early July, either during the Classic Class or the Senior Class. Moreover, you need a total of 1,500 fans to gain access to this race. Therefore, it is recommended to complete at least one OP-tier race to gain enough fans to meet the entry criteria.

Here are all the details you should know about the Tanabata Sho race: 

  • Racetrack: Fukushima
  • Direction: Clockwise
  • Participants: 16
  • Terrain: Turf
  • Type: Medium
  • Distance: 2000
  • Weather: Daytime
  • Season: Summer
Rudolf can help you come first (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Rudolf can help you come first (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

For Tanabata Sho, you should use characters who have high proficiency in Medium-type races. Here are a few characters you should pick for Tanabata Sho:

When it comes to skills, you should not pick something that gives you an advantage in a single race throughout the entire career. However, here are some skills that should prove useful in every Medium-type race:

  • Rosy Outlook: Slightly decreases fatigue when in the lead mid-race. 
  • Soft Step: Slightly decrease fatigue when moving sideways.
  • Medium Straightaways: Moderately increase velocity on a straight.
  • Thunderbolt Step: Moderately avoid becoming surrounded when positioned toward the back mid-race.

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What Are the Rewards for Completing the Tanabata Sho in Umamusume Pretty Derby?

Here are all the rewards you can obtain from winning this race, including the chance of obtaining them:

  • 1x Medium Distance Shoes (100%)
  • 5x Carat (5%)
  • 400-2400 Monie (100%) 
  • 20-120 Support Points (84%) 
  • 1x Goddess Statue (1%)
  • Up to 4100 Fans, excluding Support Card boost 

This concludes this guide on the Tanabata Sho race.


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