Umamusume: Pretty Derby - How to win Arima Kinen race with Haru Urara

Winning the Arima Kinen race with Haru Urara in Umamusume: Pretty Derby isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible either.

Haru starts off with poor stats and terrible aptitude for Turf and Long Distance races, but if you plan ahead, build the right inheritance, and focus on key skills and stats, you can get her to the finish line.

How to win Arima Kinen race with Haru Urara in Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Aptitude matters more than you think

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Haru Urara starts with G in both Turf and Long Distance, which is about as bad as it gets for Arima Kinen. The race is 2500 meters on turf, so unless you raise both aptitudes to at least C, she won’t stand a chance. This is where inheritance comes in.

You need to build or borrow parents with 3-star Red Factors in Long and Dirt (yes, Dirt counts for Turf aptitude). If you can get a total of 9 stars in each category across parents and grandparents, you have a solid chance of getting to C or even B after inheritance events.

Don’t expect it on your first try, though. Compatibility is an issue too, and Haru doesn’t mix well with a lot of Umamusume, so it may take multiple runs to get the right sparks.

Some players have managed to win Arima Kinen with just D/D aptitude, but that takes very good training and a lot of luck with skill triggers.

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Your training goals

To get Haru ready for Arima Kinen, you’ll need to hit some key stat goals. Focus your training mainly on Speed, Stamina, and Power. Guts and Intelligence (Wit) are useful but secondary.

Here’s a good target range to aim for:

• Speed: 800 or more
• Stamina: at least 600, more if possible
• Power: around 800
• Guts and Wit: around 250 each

Stamina is extra important since Arima Kinen is a long-distance race. Without solid stamina and at least one gold recovery skill, she’ll burn out before the final leg.

Build the right skills

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You’ll need two types of skills: stamina recovery and final-leg speed. Ignore middle-leg speed boosts. They won’t help much in this race.

For stamina recovery, go for:

• Swinging Maestro (SSR Super Creek)
• Iron Will (from PL3)
• Indomitable (PL5)
• Breath of Fresh Air (SSR Vodka)

Pick at least one of these as gold. A green or silver skill might not be enough.

For speed and acceleration near the finish:

• Homestretch Haste
• Outer Swell
• Slick Surge
• On Your Left
• In Body and Mind (SSR Special Week)

These skills work best for the Final Phase, so make sure they activate near the end of the race. They can make a big difference in whether she closes the gap or stalls out.

Use Late Surger as her strategy

Haru does best as a Late Surger. This style saves her stamina for the end and lines up well with her unique skills like Super-Duper Stoked and Super-Duper Climax. Don’t switch her to Front Runner or Leader. She won’t have the raw stats to hold that position in a long race.

Support card setup

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Go with a 3-2-1 build:

• 3 Speed cards
• 2 Power cards
• 1 Stamina card

Borrow high-level cards if your own deck is weak. Prioritize SSR Super Creek for stamina skills and training boost. SSR Kitasan Black is another strong pick for Speed. Focus on building bond levels early so you can trigger rainbow training sessions later in the run.

Inheritance takes time

If you’re trying to raise Haru’s aptitudes, expect to spend several training cycles just building good parents. You’ll want to stack red factors, maybe even build two generations just to get good sparks. Once you have strong parents and support cards in place, the actual training run still needs good RNG.

Most players need 5 to 10 full runs to win Arima Kinen with Haru. Some get lucky earlier, others may take more. If you’re aiming for a story win or just want to challenge yourself, the effort pays off.

Community tips that helped

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Players have confirmed they’ve won Arima Kinen with as low as D rank in Turf and Long, but only with perfect stat training, good support cards, and the right skills. A few succeeded even on free-to-play setups by borrowing strong cards from friends.

One global server player even completed it using mostly base cards and a borrowed Super Creek. So it’s doable if you plan carefully.

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FAQs

How do I raise Haru Urara’s aptitude for Turf and Long?

• You need inheritance from parents or grandparents with 3-star Red Factors in Turf (use Dirt) and Long Distance. Try to stack about 9 stars in each category.

What stats should I focus on for Arima Kinen?

• Aim for 800 Speed, 600+ Stamina, 800 Power, and at least 250 in Guts and Wit.

What support cards work best for Haru?

• Use 3 Speed, 2 Power, and 1 Stamina. Prioritize cards like SSR Super Creek and SSR Kitasan Black. Borrow high-end cards if needed.

What skills are essential?

• For stamina: Swinging Maestro, Iron Will, Indomitable, or Breath of Fresh Air. For final-leg speed: Homestretch Haste, Outer Swell, On Your Left, and In Body and Mind.

Can I win without A or B aptitude?

• Yes, but it’s harder. Some players have won with D/C aptitude through strong training, smart skills, and good RNG.

How many runs will this take?

• Most players need 5–10 full runs, including legacy prep. It may take more if you’re unlucky with Sparks or skill activations.