Hey Trainers! Ready to dive into the Umamusume Pretty Derby Racing Carnival event? This limited-time PvE event lets you race with your veteran Umamusume and activate skills that boost your score. You can earn Carnival Points and trade them for Crystal Shards, Scout Tickets, and rare Star Pieces. Whether you’re a veteran or new player, this guide helps you understand the Racing Carnival clearly so you can race smarter, score more points, and stay ahead of the competition.
What is Racing Carnival Event?
Hard races are always open, but as you fill the Challenge Gauge, you unlock Very Hard and Extreme Challenge Races. These are where the big points (and big rewards) come in. Even if you are a Umamusume Pretty Derby beginner, hard races alone can get you solid rewards if you know how to play your Umas correctly.
Event Schedule (UTC)
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The Event Races will be available from February 5 at 10:00 PM until February 12 at 9.59 PM.
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The Reward Exchange will be open from February
Races cost 1 RP each. You can use Carrot Jelly Minis to keep racing with no daily limits. Just remember, points and sparks are event-exclusive and won’t carry over after the event ends.
Points System
To maximize your rewards, you have to understand how the points work. Points are calculated on your placement with the skills you activate during the race. Rare and good skills give the biggest boosts. You can earn extra bonuses by finishing in the top 1-5 placements.
You can expect these per race:
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Hard Win: 1,000 points
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Very Hard: 2,000 points
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Extreme: 2,500+ points
Races & Tracks You Must Focus On
In the Umamusume Pretty Derby Racing Carnival event, each race happens on a fixed track with a set distance and turning direction. These details decide which Umamusume will perform best and activate more skills. To score more points, pick a Veteran that matches the track. So let’s break down those clearly.
Carnival Races
These races are always mainly used to farm points and fill the Challenge Gauge. All races take place at Nakayama Turf under Winter, Sunny, Firm conditions.
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Opponent |
Track Explanation |
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Grass Wonder |
Nakayama Turf, 1,600m (Mile) race with right-handed outer turns. Best for Mile-focused Umamusume. |
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King Halo |
Nakayama Turf, 1,800m (Mile) race with right-handed inner turns. Slightly longer Mile race, still speed-friendly. |
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Seiun Sky |
Nakayama Turf, 2,000m (Medium) distance with right-handed inner turns. Medium-distance builds work best. |
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Special Week |
Nakayama Turf, 2,200m (Medium) distance with right-handed outer turns. Requires better stamina and consistency. |
Challenge Races (Very Hard / Extreme - Gauge Unlock)
These races unlock after filling the Challenge Gauge by completing Hard races. They take place on a different track and reward much higher points.
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Difficulty / Opponent |
Track Explanation |
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Very Hard – El Número 1 (El Condor Pasa) |
Tokyo Turf, 1,600m Mile race with left-handed turns. Higher difficulty, big point boost. |
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Extreme – Kukulkan Warrior (El Condor Pasa) |
Same Tokyo Turf Mile track with left-handed turns, but much tougher. Each retry gives bonus stats, making it easier and more rewarding over time. |
Racing Carnival Rewards & What to Prioritize
One of the best parts of the Umamusume Pretty Derby Racing Carnival event is how rewarding it is if you stick with it. Race and earn Carnival Points. Then you can unlock rewards as point milestones and the Carnival Exchange shop.
You don’t need perfect runs to earn everything, but knowing what to aim for will help you finish the event efficiently.
Carnival Point Exchange Rewards
These rewards are unlocked by spending Carnival Points you earn from races. Priority should always go to limited and high value items first before grabbing fillers.
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Reward |
Carnival Points Cost |
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Rainbow Uncap Crystal Shard |
30,000 |
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Gold Uncap Crystal Shard |
15,000 |
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Trainee Scout Ticket (x3) |
6,000 |
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Support Card Scout Ticket (x3) |
6,000 |
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Goddess Statue |
1,500 |
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Seiun Sky Star Piece |
700 |
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Special Week Star Piece |
700 |
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El Condor Pasa Star Piece |
700 |
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Alarm Clock |
1,200 |
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Pleasing Parfait |
700 |
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Monies (Bulk Options) |
2,000–4,000 |
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Support Points |
2,000 |
Total Points Milestone Rewards
These rewards unlock automatically as your total Carnival Points increase. You don’t need to spend anything.
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Total Points Reached |
Reward |
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10,000 |
Monies |
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20,000 |
Support Points |
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30,000 |
Goddess Statues |
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50,000 |
Support Points |
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60,000 |
Gold Uncap Crystal Shard |
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80,000 |
Support Points |
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90,000 |
Goddess Statues |
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100,000 |
Rainbow Uncap Crystal Shard + Carats |
Easy Tricks to Boost Your Carnival Scores
Now you can score higher in the Umamusume Pretty Derby Racing Carnival event using these simple tips,
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Stack More Skills
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Use the Right Distance Uma
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Loop Carnival Bonus Sparks Early
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Aim for Top 5, Not Just Wins
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Push Challenge Races When Ready
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Save Jellies for Long Sessions
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Avoid Same-Name Matchups
People Also Ask
Do I Need Special Banners or Characters to Participate?
Nope! You can fully complete the event using your existing Umamusume. Banners are optional and not required for points.
Can I Repeat Races to Farm Points?
Yes! Each race costs 1 RP, which can be restored using Carrot Jelly Minis. Repeating races is the main way to grind points efficiently.
Can I Focus Only on Extreme Races?
But you can’t access them without first filling the Challenge Gauge through Hard and Very Hard races.
Multi-instance：Run multiple accounts on the same time, test different deck combinations quickly
Sync：One-click sync for opening packs, drawing cards, and crafting to instantly max out your card collection.
Keyboard Mapping & Exact Clicks：Quickly select cards, deploy troops, and cast spells without missing a single critical turn.
One-Click Macro & Auto-Farming: Automatically farm resources from daily dungeons and the arena to easily collect shards.
Conclusion
And that’s a wrap, Trainers! Now you know all the ins and outs of the Umamusume Pretty Derby Racing Carnival event guide from how to earn Carnival Points, loop those bonus sparks, to picking the right races and Umas for maximum rewards. Whether you are a newbie grinding Hard races or a pro smashing through Extreme difficulty, following this cycle is key to clearing the shop.
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