Umamusume Pretty Derby: Hopeful Stakes Race Guide

Hopeful Stakes is one of the earliest major races you have to tackle in Umamusume Pretty Derby. Here’s everything you should know about it.

Learn everything about the Hopeful Stakes race in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames)

When it comes to G1-grade races, the Hopeful Stakes is one of the easier tracks as it appears during the Junior year in Umamusume Pretty Derby. Moreover, this is the reason why this race commonly occurs as an early objective for many characters’ careers. However, the game does not provide players with a lot of time to prepare properly for this race.

To help you out, here’s a guide on everything you should know about the Hopeful Stakes in Umamusume Pretty Derby.

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Hopeful Stakes Details and Requirements in Umamusume Pretty Derby

As mentioned before, the Hopeful Stakes is a G1-grade race that appears in the second half of December in the first year. Moreover, you need only 1000 fans to enter this race, which can be easily achieved after the debut race with most characters. If you do not obtain 1000 fans by December, it is best to make your trainee run in a few G3-grade races to rack up fans and stats. That said, here are all the details about the Hopeful Stakes race:

Racetrack: Nakayama
Direction: Clockwise
Participants: 18
Terrain: Turf
Type: Medium
Distance: 2000
Weather: Daytime
Season: Winter

Recommended Characters for Hopeful Stakes in Umamusume Pretty Derby

Have an advantage over others (Image via Cygames)

Due to Hopeful Stakes being a medium-length track, you should pick characters with aptitude for such a type of race. Here are some examples:

Recommended Skills for Hopeful Stakes in Umamusume Pretty Derby

When it comes to distance, a 2000m long track at the end of the first year is a very challenging race. You can train yourself in Speed and Power, but you are going to lack in Stamina and other stats. Therefore, it is best to invest in some energy-regeneration skills, which provide endurance during the race. Here are some skills that you should focus on obtaining for your trainee:

Miraculous Step: Decrease fatigue when moving sideways.
Trackblazer: Decrease fatigue when in the lead mid-race.
Thunderbolt Step: Moderately avoid becoming surrounded when positioned toward the back mid-race.
Dominator: Decrease the velocity of runners ahead when positioned toward the back late in the race.

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What Are the Rewards for Completing the Hopeful Stakes?

Here’s a list of all the rewards you get from winning the Hopeful Stakes race, including the percentage chance of obtaining each:

1x Medium Distance Shoes (100%)
5x Carat (5%)
400-2400 Monie (100%)
20-120 Support Points (84%)
1x Hopeful Stakes Winner’s Sashes
1x Goddess Statue (1%)
Up to 7,000 Fans, excluding Support Card boost

This concludes the Hopeful Stakes race guide.

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