Umamusume: Pretty Derby English Beginner’s Guide – How to Train, Race & Win

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Umamusume: Pretty Derby is the horse girl gacha sim taking the world by storm—and it finally launched globally in English on June 26, 2025. In this vibrant and emotional game, you take on the role of a trainer responsible for raising legendary “Umamusume” (Horse Girls), inspired by real-life Japanese racehorses.

But it’s not just about racing—they perform concerts, build friendships, and have deep story arcs full of triumph, loss, and redemption.

🌍 Now Available Worldwide

For the first time ever, global players can enjoy Umamusume officially on:

  • Android & iOS

  • Steam (PC)

  • With cross-save support between devices!

You’ll also get generous launch rewards, including free SSR support tickets and carats to roll on premium banners.

🎮 How to Play: Step-by-Step Beginner Walkthrough

Whether you're here for the waifus, the races, or the rhythm game, here's how to get started:

1. Download the Game & Start the Tutorial

  • Install via Google Play, App Store, or Steam.

  • Complete the basic tutorial: you’ll learn how to train, race, and choose your first support cards.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby English Beginner’s Guide
2. Reroll for Powerful Support Cards (Optional)

The support cards you use during training matter more than your starting Umamusume.

  • Use your free rolls from the beginner banner.

  • Aim for at least 1–2 top-tier SSR support cards (Speed, Power, or Intellect types are safest).

  • Not satisfied? You can reroll by resetting account data before binding it!

📝 Tip: Focus on support cards with high bond-building potential—they unlock bonus stats and rainbow training later.

3. Choose Your Horse Girl & Legacy

  • Pick an Umamusume to train. Popular starters include:

    • Special Week (balanced)

    • Mejiro McQueen (long distance)

    • Daiwa Scarlet (speed/rival focused)

  • Then choose two “legacy” Uma to pass on inherited traits.

4. Build Your Training Deck

  • Choose 6 support cards (5 of your own, 1 borrowed).

  • These cards define how your Horse Girl trains and what skills she can learn.

  • Use a borrowed maxed SSR from another player to boost your stats early.

5. Start Weekly Training (Turns-Based)

Each turn, select an activity:

Activity                Stat Boosted
Speed TrainingImproves racing position
Power TrainingAcceleration
IntelligenceSkill success & cooldown
StaminaLong-distance recovery
RestRegain energy

Watch your Horse Girl’s mood, avoid risky training if she’s tired, and train where support characters are gathered to build bonds!

6. Plan & Win Races

  • Every Career has target races your Uma must win to continue.

  • Between training, enter practice or story races to:

    • Gain skill points

    • Boost mood

    • Unlock songs and stories

🏆 Victory = new music unlocked + concert performance + stat bonuses.

7. Spend Skill Points Smartly

  • Before races, spend points on useful skills:

    • Runner for early starts

    • Corner Recovery for stamina management

    • Green skill sets for track/weather boosts

Pick skills that match your distance specialty (short, mid, long) and race style (Leader, Betweener, Chaser).

8. Complete Career & Use Veteran Uma

Once your Horse Girl graduates from the career path:

  • She becomes a Veteran you can use in PvP, dailies, and legacy races.

  • You’ll receive permanent bond points, items, and unlocks.

🧠 Pro Tips for New Trainers

✅ Borrow top-tier SSRs from friends for a huge early boost
✅ Keep mood in “Great” to get better training results
✅ Build bonds with support cards for “Rainbow Training” stat surges
✅ Don’t overspend stamina—rest is better than a failed training
✅ Stack skills that trigger late in races for Chasers or Sprinters

📅 What to Do Daily

🗓️ Daily Missions

  • Earn carats, coins, and skill points

  • Free races, training, and card level-ups

🎉 Live Events

  • July banners: Mihono Bourbon, Biwa Hayahide, Curren Chan

  • Story Event: “Design Your Island”

  • Login bonuses and item exchange shops

💎 What Makes Umamusume Special?

Umamusume isn't just another gacha game. It stands out because of:

  • 📚 Deep storytelling based on real horse racing history

  • 💃 Idol concerts with amazing music and performances

  • 🧬 Training simulation with strategic stat management

  • 🎮 Stunning 3D race visuals and emotional race finishes

  • 🐴 Real-life ties to legendary racehorses like Haru Urara, Tokai Teio, and more

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🎤 Ready to Train Your First Champion?

With generous rewards, powerful starter tools, and now full English support—there's no better time to jump into Umamusume: Pretty Derby. Whether you’re aiming for race domination, concert glory, or just here for the vibes, this guide gives you everything you need to succeed. 

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