Check out our character tier list for Umamusume: Pretty Derby and invest in the best trainees, or horse girls, in the game.

This Umamusume: Pretty Derby tier list will explore the best trainees to scout and win races. However, it’s easier said than done. You will need to be familiar with each of the horse girls and what they offer on the racetrack. Some of them can even be high-risk-high-reward, as they either do their best in training but can also get bored and refuse to do anything. With that said, here is our Umamusume: Pretty Derby character tier list, ranking the trainees from the best to the least favorable.
Best Trainee Tier List for Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Here is a list of all the horse girls you can train in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, ranked based on how viable they are in the meta:
Tier | Trainee/ Umamusume |
S | Maruzenksy, Oguri Cap, Daiwa Scarlet, Vodka, Mejiro McQueen, Silence Suzuka, Tokai Teio, North Flight, Rice Shower, Special Week, Gold Ship |
A | Symboli Rudolf, Air Groove, Taiki Shuttle, El Condor Pasa, Mayano Top Gun |
B | Grass Wonder, Winning Ticket, Agnes Tachyon, Super Creek, Haru Urara, Mejiro Ryan |
C | Haru Urara, Sakura Bakushin O, Matikanefukukitaru,, King Halo, Nice Nature, |
S Rank Characters Explained
The S-tier horse girls are generally the meta picks. However, keep in mind that each of the trainees has their own strengths and weaknesses. This means you can’t invest in only one Umamusume if you want to ace most of the races.
- Maruzenksy – A front-runner specialist with elite speed and wisdom, which powers early-race dominance and skill activation.
- Oguri Cap – Exceptional speed and power training bonus, ideal for medium-distance or dirt tracks.
- Daiwa Scarlet – Strong speed and guts combo gives her a potent early lead and finishing burst in mid-distance turf races.
- Vodka – Fast, guts-heavy starter who excels as a front-runner in medium-distance races.
- Mejiro McQueen – Long-distance specialist with top-tier stamina and intelligence, enabling precise, sustained pacing.
- Silence Suzuka – Lightning quick out of the gate with high speed and guts, perfect for mile/medium front-run builds.
- Tokai Teio – Balanced powerhouse in mid-distance races, blending speed and stamina effectively.
- North Flight – Versatile mile-runner with balanced stats and timing-focused skills.
- Rice Shower – Built for draining, longer races. Relies on deep stamina to outlast rivals in turf stretch runs.
- Special Week – All-rounder with moderate speed and stamina and a flexible kit for strong mid-distance finishes.
- Gold Ship – High endurance and guts complement her pace-chaser style. However, she demands careful training, as she can be a bit annoying to train at times when not in the mood.

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