Umamusume Pretty Derby - February Stakes Year 3 Race Guide

Your horsegirls in Umamusume Pretty Derby have to compete in all kinds of races throughout their careers, and winning them is a must if you want them to keep progressing toward their goals. If they fall short, their careers could come to an early end.

February Stakes is one of those races your horsegirls might need to enter. While it can pop up in different characters’ goal tracks, it’s a special objective for Haru Urara. This guide covers what the February Stakes Year 3 Race is and how you can win it with any character in Umamusume Pretty Derby.

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Umamusume Pretty Derby’s February Stakes Year 3 Race, Overview

February Stakes is a G1 race held at Tokyo Racecourse in Umamusume Pretty Derby. It shows up in late February, during your horsegirl’s third and final year of training, also known as Senior Year.

This race can be challenging since it’s run on a dirt track, follows a counterclockwise layout, and covers 1,600 meters (a mile). Like all Grade 1 races in the game, it’s one of the most rewarding, both in terms of fans and prizes. Winning the February Stakes in Year 3 will earn your horsegirl the following rewards:

February Stakes Fan Rewards

february stakes year three race rewards in umamusume pretty derby

Position	Fan Gains
1st Place	10,000
2nd Place	4,000
3rd Place	2,500
4th Place	1,500
5th Place	1,000

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How to Win February Stakes Year 3 Race in Umamusume Pretty Derby

To enter the February Stakes in your horsegirl’s third year (Senior Year), she needs at least 12,000 fans from her earlier races. The goal for this race is usually to finish in the top five, which isn’t always easy. Here’s how to improve your chances of winning the February Stakes in Umamusume Pretty Derby:

Firstly, your horsegirl needs to be good on Dirt track. If you’re using someone like Haru Urara, who already has an A in Dirt, you’re all set. But if you’re picking someone else, make sure her ground rating is bumped up to A through inheritance (Legacy Umas). Even with Haru Urara, make sure your Legacy team helps keep that A in Dirt; otherwise, she may struggle in this race.
Next, your horsegirl should have a strong aptitude for Mile distance races. Haru Urara starts with a B in Mile, so pair her with veteran runners who can push that to an A. If you don’t have good ones, guest veterans are always an option; you can rent them using Monies.
Mile races, like the February Stakes Tokyo Dirt 1600m (Mile) Left, rely heavily on Speed, Power, and Wit. So, build your Support Card deck around those stats, ideally four Speed cards, one Power, and one Wit.
In training, always go for sessions with hints (red exclamation marks) or friendship training (the rainbow glow), but aim for raw stat gains first; Speed as your top priority, then Power, and Stamina after that. A good stat build for Haru Urara to win this race is around: Speed 488, Power 379, Stamina 242, Guts 213, and Wit 207.
When it comes to skills, focus on the ones tied to her best styles. Since Haru Urara runs best as a Late-style runner, skills like 1,500,000 CC and Homestretch Haste give her a strong edge. Also, grab any Mile-related skills like Watchful Eye and Unyielding Spirit; they directly improve her odds in this race. Wet Conditions is also a helpful pick, since February often brings soft or heavy track conditions.
Lastly, make sure to adjust her racing position based on her aptitude. For example, if she has an A in Front-style, set her to run in front, so she can bring the best out of her on this G1 track.

When preparing for the G1 February Stakes with Haru Urara, you’ll have to hit multiple fan-count goals along the way. Avoid wasting days on races that don’t match her aptitudes. Before entering any race, check the “Predictions” and only enter ones where she’s a top contender. This helps save time for focused training on the stats she actually needs. The available races change daily, so keep checking back until you find one that suits her build.