Umamusume Pretty Derby: Kikuka Sho Race Guide

Kikuka Sho is one of the longest races in Umamusume Pretty Derby. Here’s how you can consistently win this race.

Win every Kikuka Sho race in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Win every Kikuka Sho race in Umamusume Pretty Derby (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

Kikuka Sho is often a crucial race for most characters in Umamusume Pretty Derby. It is a G1-grade race, which is the highest grade for normal tracks. However, among most G1-grade races, Kikuka Sho is one of the most challenging ones, as it is one of the longest races in the entire game. This guide will help you successfully clear the Kikuka Sho race in Umamusume Pretty Derby. 

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Kikuka Sho Details and Requirements in Umamusume Pretty Derby

All details about Kikuka Sho (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
All details about Kikuka Sho (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

As mentioned before, the Kikuka Sho is a G1-grade race that appears in the second half of October during your trainee’s Second Year in school. Moreover, you need at least 7,500 fans to gain entry to Kikuka Sho, so it is recommended to complete a few G3 or G2 races to gain enough fans. That said, here are all the details regarding the Kikuka Sho race: 

  • Racetrack: Kyoto
  • Direction: Clockwise
  • Participants: 18
  • Terrain: Turf
  • Type: Long
  • Distance: 3000
  • Weather: Daytime
  • Season: Autumn
Make sure your trainee is ready for the race (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)
Make sure your trainee is ready for the race (Image via Cygames | Deltias Gaming)

If you wish to win the Kikuka Sho, your best option is to use characters that have higher proficiency in Long-type races. Here are a few examples:

Due to Kikuka Sho being one of the longest races, you should always have some form of energy-regeneration skill on hand for your trainee. It is very easy to run out of stamina in long races, so be sure to have a few of the following skills: 

  • Lone Wolf: Moderately increase performance when no other runners have the heart of a lone wolf.
  • Adrenaline Rush: Regain the energy to run after exhausting strength. (Long)
  • Cooldown: Decrease fatigue by taking a breather upon entering a straight. (Long)
  • Kyoto Racecourse: Increase performance at Kyoto Racecourse.

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What Are the Rewards for Completing the Kikuka Sho?

Here’s a list of all the rewards you can obtain from winning Kikuka Sho, including the chance of obtaining them:

  • 1x Long Distance Shoes (100%)
  • 5x Carat (5%)
  • 400-2400 Monie (100%) 
  • 20-120 Support Points (84%) 
  • 1x Kikuka Sho Winner’s Sashes
  • 1x Goddess Statue (1%)
  • Up to 12000 Fans, excluding Support Card boost 

This concludes this guide on the Kikuka Sho race.


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