Umamusume Pretty Derby: Sprint (Short) Race Build Guide

Master Sprint races in Umamusume Pretty Derby by optimizing stats, support cards, and skills tailored to your uma’s running style.

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Very few horse girls specialize in Sprint races (Image via Cygames)

The Sprint is the shortest racing event in Umamusume Pretty Derby, ranging from 1000m to 1400m. Horse girls (umas) with an “A” rank aptitude in Sprints are best suited to compete in them.

If your uma has Sprint races in her career goals but lacks aptitude for them, use or borrow a sprint-focused legacy to help raise her Sprint aptitude rank. This guide will assist you in raising a sprint-focused uma by outlining the stats, skills, and support cards most suited for the event. 

How To Win Sprint (Short) Races in Umamusume Pretty Derby

Training for Sprint
Training for Sprint (Image via Cygames)

Stats 

The ideal stats required for sprinting will vary slightly based on the running style used. Nevertheless, the primary focus will always be Speed, with most of your training sessions dedicated to it. Power is of secondary importance, as it helps with positioning and cornering. Wit can’t be ignored since it prevents mistakes and increases the chances of skill activation.

Running StyleSpeedStaminaPowerWitGuts
Front Runner 1000+250+400+350+200+
Pace Chaser900+200+500+400+200+
Late Surger900+200+600+400+200+
End Closer900+200+650+400+200+

Support Card Loadout

  • 3 Speed
  • 1 Power
  • 1 Stamina
  • 1 Wit or Utility (smiley face)

Training Speed improves Power substantially, allowing for a greater focus on other attributes when building a Support Card deck. Here are some of the best support cards with skills suited for Sprints:

  • SSR Silence Suzuka (Multiple)
  • SSR Sakura Bakushin (Turbo Sprint)
  • SSR Tokai Teio (Rushing Gale!)
  • SSR Biko Pegasus (Plan X)
  • SR Narita Taishin (Lone Wolf)
  • SR Eishin Flash (Homestretch Haste)

Skills 

Final stretch skills are universally powerful
Final stretch speed skills are universally powerful (Image via Cygames)

The skills you aim to get while raising your uma will depend on her innate skills as well as the running style she has chosen. However, some skills make great picks regardless of running style.

  • One stamina skill (blue)
  • One skill that increases velocity or acceleration on a straight.
  • Multiple skills to help activate your uma’s unique skill.
    • For example, Sprinting Gear and Homestretch Haste increase straight acceleration for Daiwa Scarlet so she can reach first place to activate Red Ace.

Each running style build should prioritize certain skills for better odds of success.

Front Runners

  • Early activation skills to secure the number one spot at the start, without getting stuck in the pack. 
  • Final stretch skills to maintain the lead.

Pace Chaser

  • Maneuvering and positioning skills
  • Acceleration and velocity increasing skills for the final stretch
  • Debuffing skills for those ahead of them 

Late Surgers and End Closers

  • Positioning skills like Late Surger Savvy and End Closer Savvy
  • Several skills that activate in the final stretch
  • Debuffing skills 

Legacy 

Legacies that pass down a large Speed boost and the aforementioned types of skills are ideal for your uma. The best choices include:


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