Umamusume Pretty Derby: All Daiwa Scarlet event choices and their effects

If you're training Daiwa Scarlet in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, the choices you make during events can really shape how she performs in races. Some options give stat boosts, others help recover stamina or give skill points, and a few unlock helpful skill hints.

Getting these choices right means you’re more likely to hit those G1 wins and keep her in top form.

This guide goes over all of Daiwa Scarlet's event choices and what each one does, so you don’t have to guess or risk wasting an opportunity.

Umamusume Pretty Derby: All Daiwa Scarlet event choices and their effects

Her

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This is the event where you choose whether Daiwa focuses on the Japanese Oaks or follows Vodka into the Japanese Derby.

• Top option: Choose the Japanese Oaks. This keeps her on the usual path for the Triple Tiara series.
• Bottom option: Follow Vodka into the Japanese Derby. You’ll get a small mood boost.

Recommended restaurant

Daiwa Scarlet goes out to eat during Special Week. You can either eat for power or a motivation lift.

• Top option: Gives +5 Speed and +5 Power.
• Bottom option: Gives +5 Guts and +1 Mood.

Advice from an older student

Air Groove gives advice here. You can either listen closely or focus on your own training.

• Top option: Gives +10 Speed.
• Bottom option: Gives +10 Power.

Enjoying number one

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This happens during a day out at a theme park. You’re deciding whether to push ahead or appreciate the moment.

• Top option: Gives +10 Stamina and +15 Skill Points.
• Bottom option: Unlocks a skill hint for Unyielding Spirit, which helps when passing others in mile races.

Can’t lose sight of number one

This is a no-choice event. You just get a small bonus either way.

• Effect: Gives +30 Energy and +10 Skill Points. Some versions also trigger Slow Metabolism, which lowers Speed slightly but boosts Power.

As a model student

Daiwa is trying to be a better student. You can focus on learning or use your time more flexibly.

• Top option: Gives +10 Wisdom.
• Bottom option: Gives +30 Skill Points.

Just a little more

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This event is about pushing her limits in training.

• Top option: Gives +30 Skill Points.
• Bottom option: Gives +10 Power.

Under the evening star

This is a more relaxed event. You get a quiet boost depending on what you pick.

• Top option: Gives +30 Skill Points.
• Middle option (if available): Gives +5 Speed and +5 Stamina.
• Bottom option: Gives +10 Power.

Rained on

This event happens after training in bad weather. It’s about how she handles setbacks.

• Top option: Gives +10 Guts.
• Bottom option: Gives +10 Wisdom.

How to spend a day off

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You’re deciding how Daiwa should use her rest day.

• Top option: Rest fully and gain +10 Energy.
• Bottom option: Light activity. Gain +1 Mood and +5 Wisdom.

Best picks to focus on

Here’s a quick summary of which options usually give you the best value:

• Choose the top option in most events if you need Speed, Energy, or Skill Points.
• Go with the bottom option when you’re looking for a skill hint or a bigger boost in Power or Wisdom.
• Skill Points are always useful for unlocking good race abilities, especially early in the game.
• If Daiwa’s Energy is low, take the rest option. It helps avoid failed training sessions.
• Watch out for condition drops or debuffs like Slow Metabolism from certain event paths.

FAQs

What stats should I focus on for Daiwa Scarlet?

• You should prioritize Speed first, then Power. Keep Stamina at a decent level and use Wisdom if you're planning for wet tracks. Guts is optional unless you’re in longer races.

Which events give the most Skill Points?

• Just a little more, Under the evening star, and As a model student all offer 30 Skill Points if you choose the right option.

Should I choose the Japanese Oaks or the Japanese Derby?

• Choose the Oaks unless you’re aiming for a different race path. It’s the standard route for completing the Triple Tiara storyline.

How do I deal with Slow Metabolism if I get it?

• If you get Slow Metabolism, shift your training slightly to recover the lost Speed or balance it with additional Power gains.

Are mood boosts more important than stats?

• Not usually. Go for mood boosts only if your current mood is low. Otherwise, prioritize stats or Skill Points for long-term gains.