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Excel in Mile races by raising your horse girl with the right set of stats, skills, and legacies in Umamusume: Pretty Derby
The Mile races in Umamusume: Pretty Derby are between 1500m to 1800m long. They present a middle ground between the speed-dedicated Sprint and the more drawn-out Medium races. As such, there is more nuance to training for a Mile race, with various running strategies competing for the top spot.
How To Win Mile Races in Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Stats
| Running Style | Speed | Stamina | Power | Wit | Guts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Runner | 900+ | 350+ | 400+ | 350+ | 200+ |
| Pace Chaser | 850+ | 300+ | 500+ | 400+ | 200+ |
| Late Surger | 850+ | 300+ | 600+ | 400+ | 200+ |
| End Closer | 850+ | 300+ | 650+ | 400+ | 200+ |
Speed is the primary stat to focus on during training. Don’t go out of your way to focus on Power and only train it if several support cards are on it or if friendship training is ready.
The Stamina stat should be just enough to get your uma to the final straight, after which Guts can take over for a burst of speed. Having a stamina-recovery skill allows you to spend more training time on Speed. Speccing into Wit to some extent is necessary, both to regain energy and to ensure that all skills are activated during the race.
Support Card Loadout
Reflecting the importance of Speed, the ideal loadout for this category should have 2-3 Support Cards dedicated to it. Power is also an important stat, but training Speed increases it as well.
- 3 Speed
- 1 Stamina
- 1 Wit
- 1 Guest (Power, Stamina, or Utility)
Legacies
If your uma does not have an aptitude for Mile racing, you can raise it by choosing a legacy with an “A” rank in Mile. The best legacies for mile racing increase the speed stat and provide skill hints useful for your build. Some valuable legacies include:
- Silence Suzuka
- Maruzensky
- Oguri Cap
- Vodka
- Daiwa Scarlet
- Grass Wonder
Choose the legacies with a similar running style to your build. For example, Silence Suzuka has great skills to pass down to Front Runner, while Vodka’s skills can be game changers for a Late Surger.
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Skills
The best skills to choose will vary according to each different uma and the running style you have picked for her. But there are a few foolproof tips that can be universally beneficial. After selecting Support Cards and Legacies accordingly, specc into:
- Multiple straight speed skills
- Example: Homestretch Haste, Mile Straightaways, and Straightaway Adept
- One cornering skill
- Example: Corner Adept and Mile Corners
- One stamina recovery skill
- Example: Swinging Maestro, Indomitable, and Breath of Fresh Air
Running Styles
Front Runners
Front Runner is unequivocally the best running style for Mile races. With this strategy, you are free to focus on training Speed and getting skills that will help you create and maintain your lead. Once your uma has the lead, her speed cannot be throttled by others ahead of her in the pack, which is a major disadvantage for other styles.
Pace Chasers
The second most popular style for Mile races, Pace Chasers trail behind the Front Runners and aim to pass them on the final straight. Building a Pace Chaser requires significantly more Power than a Front Runner to improve overtaking capability.
Late Surgers and End Closers
Picking Late Surger or End Closer for a Mile Race invites a significant challenge. In addition to having high enough Speed to catch up to Front Runners, these styles require Power for overtaking and Wit for positioning. You will need to invest in several skills that increase maneuverability and positioning capability. For example, Nimble Navigator, Lane Legerdemain, Updrafters, and Slick Surge.
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