Learn about all Classic Year Races in Umamusume Pretty Derby, including seasons and race type, with this article.

Racing is the heart of Umamusume Pretty Derby. All the training, building Umas, gathering skills, and increasing stats are aimed at achieving good performances during events. Additionally, there are several racing competitions in Cygames’ hit 2025 title. These are primarily divided into different years and feature various race tracks, lengths, and grades. Learning about them is essential before taking on the challenge and launching your horse girls onto the battlefield. In this guide, we have provided a list of all Classic Year Races in Umamusume Pretty Derby.
All Classic Year Races in Umamusume Pretty Derby

As we mentioned, Umamusume Pretty Derby has various racing events that players can take part in. The Classic Year Races fall into the middle of the pack since they are relatively accessible for newcomers who pay attention to the game’s mechanics, but complex enough to require effort to secure a win. Furthermore, just like other Years, the Classic Year also features multiple races each month, spanning the entire calendar. In addition, all tracks have different characteristics, such as types and lengths. In the list below, we have provided further details.
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List of All Classic Year Races
Race Month | Seasons | Race Names |
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Early Jan (Classic) | Winter | Shinzan Kinen β (G3, Mile) Fairy Stakes β (G3, Mile) Keisei Hai β (G3, Medium) |
Early Feb (Classic) | Winter | Kisaragi Sho β (G3, Mile) Queen Cup β (G3, Mile) Kyodo News Hai β (G3, Mile) |
Early Mar (Classic) | Spring | Yayoi Sho β (G2, Medium) Fillies’ Revue β (G2, Sprint) Tulip Sho β (G2, Mile) |
Late Mar (Classic) | Spring | Spring Stakes β (G2, Mile) Falcon Stakes β (G3, Sprint) Flower Cup β (G3, Mile) Mainichi Hai β (G3, Mile) |
Early April (Classic) | Spring | Satsuki Sho β (G1, Medium) Oka Sho β (G1, Mile) New Zealand Trophy β G2, (Mile) Arlington Cup β (G3, Mile) |
Late April (Classic) | Spring | Flora Stakes β (G2, Medium) Aoba Sho β (G2, Medium) |
Early May (Classic) | Spring | NHK Mile Cup β (G1, Mile) Kyoto Shimbun Hai β (G2, Medium) |
Late May (Classic) | Spring | Japanese Derby (Tokyo Yushun) β (G1, Medium) Japanese Oaks β (G1, Medium) Aoi Stakes β (G3, Sprint) |
Early June (Classic) | Spring | Yasuda Kinen β (G1, Mile) Epsom Cup β (G3, Mile) Naruo Kinen β (G3, Medium) Mermaid Stakes β (G3, Sprint) |
Late June (Classic) | Spring | Takarazuka Kinen β (G1, Medium) Unicorn Stakes β (G3, Mile) Hakodate Sprint Stakes β (G3, Sprint) |
Early July (Classic Summer Camp) | Summer | Japan Dirt Derby β (G1, Medium) (G1, Dirt) Radio Nikkei Sho β (G3, Mile) CBC Sho β (G3, Sprint) Procyon Stakes β (G3, Sprint) Tanabata Sho β (G3, Medium) Hakodate Kinen β (G3, Medium) |
Late July (Classic Summer Camp) | Summer | Queen Stakes β (G3, Mile) Chukyo Kinen β (G3, Mile) Ibis Summer Dash β (G3, Mile) |
Early Aug (Classic Summer Camp) | Summer | Leopard Stakes β (G3, Mile) (G3, Dirt) Kokura Kinen β (G3, Medium) Sekiya Kinen β (G3, Mile) Elm Stakes β (G3, Mile) |
Late Aug (Classic Summer Camp) | Summer | Sapporo Kinen β (G2, Medium) Kitakyushu Kinen β (G3, Sprint) Keeneland Cup β (G3, Sprint) |
Early Sept (Classic) | Summer | Rose Stakes β (G2, Mile) Centaur Stakes β (G2, Sprint) Niigata Kinen β (G3, Medium) Keisei Hai Autumn Handicap β (G3, Mile) Shion Stakes β (G3, Medium) |
Late Sept (Classic) | Fall | Sprinters Stakes β (G1, Sprint) St. Lite Kinen β (G2, Medium) Kobe Shimbun Hai β (G2, Medium) All Comers β (G2, Medium) Sirius Stakes β (G3, Medium) (Dirt) |
Early Oct (Classic) | Fall | Kyoto Daishoten β (G2, Medium) Mainichi Okan β (G2, Mile) Fuchu Umamusume Stakes β (G2, Mile) |
Late Oct (Classic) | Fall | Tenno Sho (Autumn) β (G1, Medium) Kikuka Sho β (G1, Long) Shuka Sho β (G1, Medium) Fuji Stakes β (G2, Mile) Swan Stakes β (G2, Sprint) |
Early Nov (Classic) | Fall | JBC Classic β (G1, Medium) (G1, Dirt) JBC Sprint β (G1, Sprint) (G1, Dirt) JBC Ladies’ Classic β (G1, Mile) (G1, Dirt) Queen Elizabeth II Cup β (G1, Medium) Copa Republica Argentina β (G2, Long) Miyako Stakes β (G3, Mile) (G3, Dirt) Musashino Stakes β (G3, Mile) (G3, Dirt) Fukushima Kinen β (G3, Medium) |
Late Nov (Classic) | Fall | Japan Cup β (G1, Medium) Mile Championship β (G1, Mile) Keihan Hai β (G3, Sprint) |
Early Dec (Classic) | Winter | Champions Cup β (G1, Mile) (G1, Dirt) Stayers Stakes β (G2, Long) Challenge Cup β (G3, Medium) Chunichi Shimbun Hai β (G3, Medium) Capella Stakes β (G3, Sprint) (G3, Dirt) Turquoise Stakes β (G3, Mile) |
Late Dec (Classic) | Winter | Tokyo Daishoten β (G1, Medium) (G1, Dirt) Arima Kinen β (G1, Long) Hanshin Cup β (G2, Sprint) |

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