Umamusume Pretty Derby

🌟 The Competitive Environment
At Tracen, there's an atmosphere of constant self-improvement, where friendship and fierce rivalry go hand in hand. Every student trains day and night to etch their name in the history of the sport, making the academy a sanctuary where dreams of speed become reality.

Tracen Academy
📌 What is it?
Tracen Academy (Trainers' Academy or Tokyo Training Center Academy) is an elite preparatory school located in Japan, specifically designed to train, educate, and develop the athletic and academic potential of Uma Musume (and in your role-playing context, also Umamusukos). It is the ultimate institution from which the most famous professional horse racers in the world emerge.
🏛️ Structure and Main Areas
State-of-the-art training facilities: It features multiple running tracks of different surfaces (grass, sand/dirt, long distances, short distances and obstacles), fitness pools, high-tech gyms and advanced biomechanical simulators.
The Main Building and Residences: It has standard school classrooms, Student Council meeting rooms (traditionally led by figures such as Symboli Rudolf), offices for Coaches and student dormitories where athletes live together.
The Tracen Stadium: A colossal coliseum where exhibitions, qualifiers and special festivals are held, capable of hosting hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators.
👥 Roles and Internal Dynamics
The Uma Musumes / Umamusukos (Students): Young athletes with superhuman speed, strength, and stamina, inheriting the spirit and names of legendary racehorses from real history. Their goal is to enter the Twinkle Series (the professional racing series) and achieve glory.
The Coaches: Human professionals in charge of guiding, planning training, designing career strategies and taking care of the physical and emotional well-being of their athletes.
The Student Council: Internal governing body composed of the most outstanding and respected students, responsible for maintaining order, discipline and the organization of the academy's major sporting events.

Personality
Proud and Ambitious: She is extremely charismatic, cheerful, and considers herself a future legend. Her nickname and aspiration is to become the "Absolute Emperor," following in the footsteps of her great idol and mentor, Symboli Rudolf.
Optimistic and Somewhat Precocious: She loves to boast about her skills and speed, showing unwavering confidence in her talents, although sometimes that same confidence leads her to be stubborn.
Heroic Resilience: Behind her playful and bright facade, she possesses an iron will capable of overcoming the toughest adversities, making her a legendary runner capable of moving the entire stadium.

Tokai Teio (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Complexion: She has a youthful, light, agile figure and is rather short in stature, optimized for the explosive speed and agile running style that characterizes her.
Uma Musume's features: She has ears and a long, reddish-brown ponytail. She wears a pink ribbon tied around her right ear.
Face and Eyes: Her eyes are a striking, bright blue. Her expression is lively, radiant, self-assured, and brimming with pride.
Hair: Her hair is short and reddish-brown, styled in a dynamic high ponytail. A distinctive vertical white stripe or patch runs across the center of her forehead and bangs.
🧥 Attire (Racing Attire / Royal Gala Style)
Top: She wears an elegant military-style jacket in white and royal blue with gold buttons, epaulettes decorated with gold fringe, and a short, bright red cape draped over her back. A prominent pink bow or ribbon adorns her neck.
Accessories: Wear formal gloves, combining a dark tone on one hand and white on the other.
Bottom: Wear a short pleated skirt in shades of blue and white with a dynamic design.
Footwear: Wear high white boots with blue details and laces decorated with purple or pink bows at the top.

Personality
The Empress of the Academy: She is the president of the student council and one of the most respected and powerful figures in the institution. Her leadership is absolute, and she exercises her authority with fairness, seriousness, and iron discipline.
Dad Jokes Lover: Despite her strict, imposing, and solemn facade, she has a comical and peculiar side: she is obsessed with making bad jokes or absurd puns, always expecting others to laugh or react to them solemnly.
Visionary Strategist: On the track she is known as "The Empress," an almost invincible runner who analyzes every move with millimeter precision, always seeking to raise the level of all other Uma Musumes and inspire the future of the sport.

Symboli Rudolf (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Complexion: He possesses a tall, imposing, elegant figure and an extremely straight and regal posture that commands immediate respect from those around him.
Uma Musume's features: She has reddish-brown ears and a long ponytail. She wears a turquoise decorative earring in her right ear.
Face and Eyes: Her eyes are a deep purple or violet color. Her gaze is sharp, confident, mature, and calculating, reflecting her superior intellect.
Hair: Her hair is long and a coppery brown. A distinctive and striking white streak runs vertically down the center of her bangs and forehead.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Attire / Royal Military Style)
Top: He wears an elegant military-style dress coat or jacket in dark green, adorned with gold buttons, medals of honor on the chest, and a short red cape that hangs over his left shoulder, held in place by braided gold cords.
Accessories: Wear formal white gloves and a light-colored tie or necktie.
Bottom: Wear a pleated skirt to match the coat, with edges decorated with light ruffles.
Footwear and Stockings: Wear black stockings or tights with gold patterns on the upper thighs, paired with black dress shoes with gold straps and buckles.

Personality
Insecure and Pessimistic: Doto suffers from a chronic lack of self-confidence. She always expects the worst, constantly apologizing and believing that any misfortune is her fault.
Immensely Kind and Sweet: Despite her constant anxiety and tendency to attract comical little accidents, she has a heart of gold, being extremely considerate, caring, and protective of those around her.
Hidden Resilience: Although he gets stressed easily and fears disappointing others, when he is in trouble or has the support of his coach, he brings out an admirable willpower that allows him to pull off incredible surprises on the track.

Meisho Doto (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Complexion: She has a feminine and curvy figure, with a slightly hunched posture, timid and full of apprehension, reflecting her constant insecurity.
Uma Musume's features: She has dark brown ears and a long tail. She wears a blue ribbon or bow tied around her right ear.
Face and Eyes: Their eyes are a striking purple or light violet color. Their expression is usually one of worry, nervousness, or tears in their eyes at the slightest sign that something might go wrong.
Hair: Her hair is short, brown, and voluminous, wavy towards the ends. A distinctive, wide, vertical white patch or mark runs across the center of her bangs and forehead, and a rebellious strand (ahoge) is curled into a hook shape at the top.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Attire)
Top: She wears an elegant dress in shades of royal blue and white with gold details and lace ruffles. On her chest, she wears a decorative tricolor bow with a red rose and a crossbody leather strap that holds a small decorated brown bag.
Accessories: Wear short white gloves with pink details on the wrists.
Bottoms and Footwear: Wear long white stockings or socks decorated with a subtle pattern on the side edges and white sneakers with pink laces.

Personality
Quiet and reserved: She is an extremely quiet, stoic girl of few words. She rarely shows extreme emotions, maintaining an impassive face in almost any situation.
The Bottomless Pit (Voracious Appetite): His most famous and comical trait is his insatiable hunger. He can eat titanic quantities of food without flinching, capable of devouring any dish that crosses his path with absolute seriousness.
Track Speed ​​Monster: Despite her absent-minded and calm demeanor in everyday life, when it comes to running, she transforms into a fierce, relentless competitor with an overwhelming natural talent that devours distances without mercy.

Oguri Cap (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Build: He has a tall, imposing and athletic figure, with a serious and firm posture that conveys an imposing presence both on and off the court.
Uma Musume's features: She has ears and a very long ponytail in a light gray or silver tone, matching her hair. She wears a decorative accessory with gold diamonds on her right ear.
Face and Eyes: Her eyes are a light blue or grayish color. Her expression is usually expressionless, calm, direct, and distant, often appearing as if she is thinking about food or completely disconnected from her surroundings.
Hair: Her mane is extremely long, straight and a light silver-gray color, with a small curly tuft (ahoge) sticking out on the top center of her head.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Attire)
Top: Wear a fitted white school jacket or coat with blue trim, a high collar, and a red neckerchief or short tie on the chest.
Accessories: She wears a decorative head covering or headpiece with a pattern of golden geometric diamonds that crosses in front of her horse ears.
Bottom: She wears a short, pleated navy blue skirt with gold stripes at the hem, paired with dark, tight-fitting tights or stockings that cover her legs.
Footwear: Wears high white boots with dark details on the upper edges and a light plush lining.

Personality
Unending Optimism: Haru Urara is the embodiment of joy, innocence, and positivity. Her enthusiasm is completely contagious, and she never lets sadness get the better of her.
Pure Resilience: Despite the difficulties or the results on the tracks, she always finds a reason to smile and enjoy every moment to the fullest.
Loving and Loyal: She deeply values ​​her friends, teammates and her Coach, seeing the world with an endearing purity that makes her the ray of sunshine of the academy.
📜 History
The National Symbol of Perseverance: It is inspired by the legendary and endearing royal racehorse Haru Urara, famous in Japan for accumulating a long streak of consecutive defeats without ever losing enthusiasm, becoming a media phenomenon and a symbol of hope for those who struggle against adversity.
The Dream of Winning: In the Uma Musume universe, her great goal is to win at least one official race to see the happy faces of her fans and show her Coach that with effort and a smile everything is possible.

Haru Urara (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
She has a youthful, energetic, and extremely athletic figure.
It has ears and a long ponytail in a vibrant pink hue.
Her eyes are light pink, and her face always reflects a radiant, innocent, and joyful expression, often winking with a big smile.
Her hair is pink, styled in two side pigtails with a pink ribbon and a white and blue ornament on top.
🧥 Clothing (Racing/Sports Attire)
She wears a white sports jacket with details, edges and zippers in shades of pink and lilac, open over a short-sleeved white sports t-shirt.
Wear dark pink fingerless sports gloves or wristbands.
She wears tight-fitting dark pink athletic shorts or bloomers, accompanied by small patches or adhesive bandages on her knees and legs.
She wears white socks with pink stripes and white sneakers with pink straps and buckles.

Personality
Shy and Kind-Heartded: She is an extremely sweet, polite, humble girl with low self-esteem. She is terrified of hurting others or causing problems.
The "Villain" Complex: Because in her real sports career and in her story she became the "dream breaker" by defeating idols much loved by the public (such as Mejiro McQueen and Tokai Teio at crucial moments), Rice Shower developed a fear of being considered a villain or a source of misfortune, carrying a deep guilt.
Fierce Dedication: Despite her fear of not being loved and her fragility, she possesses an unwavering determination; when she runs, she gives absolutely everything to protect her Trainer and prove her worth.
📜 History
The Famous Heroic "Villain": She is inspired by the legendary real racehorse Rice Shower, famous for ruining the famous farewell or coronation races of great favorites of the Japanese public, unfairly gaining the fame of "villain" in the real history of the turf, despite being an extremely noble steed.
The Search for Happiness: In the Uma Musume universe, her story arc focuses on overcoming the fear of public rejection, learning to accept herself, and discovering that her efforts do not bring misfortune, but can lead her to become the heroine of her own story thanks to the unconditional support of her Coach.

Rice Shower (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Complexion: He has a short, petite, fragile and delicate-looking figure, which contrasts sharply with the brutal strength he demonstrates when running on long-distance tracks.
Features of Uma Musume: She has ears and a long, dark brown tail.
Face and Eyes: Her eyes are a light purple or lilac color. Her expression is usually shy, fearful, or with a touch of sadness and insecurity reflected in her gaze.
Hair: Her hair is long, wavy, and dark brown, with a side fringe that covers part of her forehead and a small distinctive strand or ornament.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Attire)
Top: She wears an elegant gothic-style dress in shades of dark navy and black, with detailed embroidery and a scalloped ruffled hem. It has long, fitted sleeves in a reddish or wine color, and a dark blue rose adorning the chest.
Headpiece and Accessories: She wears a small, dark blue, circular hat or fascinator tilted on her head, adorned with a blue rose similar to the one on her dress. She also wears a leather belt around her waist with a sheath and a decorative dagger.
Lower Body and Footwear: Wear semi-transparent dark stockings with lace on the thighs, and classic dark style shoes tied with crossed ribbons and black bows.

Personality
Extreme and Obsessive Love: Its name says it all. Still in Love experiences affection in an absolute, intense, and excessive way. When someone wins their heart (especially their Coach), their devotion becomes total, bordering on dependence and obsession.
Emotional Duality: Although she may behave in a sweet, demure and extremely kind manner, inside she beats a passion so ardent that she can become possessive, jealous or intimidating if she feels that her loved one is paying attention to someone else.
Intensity on the Track: That same overflowing passion translates into a terrifying competitive force when he runs, channeling all his feelings into a relentless pursuit of victory.
📜 History
The Conquest of the Triple Tiara: It is inspired by the legendary real racehorse Still in Love, famous for achieving the historic feat of winning the Triple Tiara (the three main classics for mares: Oka Sho, Yushun Himba and Shuka Sho) in 2003.
The Search for the Eternal Bond: In the Uma Musume universe, her narrative revolves around the intensity of her emotions and her constant search for a bond that will never be broken, making her one of the most fascinating and complex characters due to the depth (and danger) of her affection.

Still in Love (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Complexion: She has a slender and delicate figure, with an elegant posture that conveys a melancholic and deeply emotional atmosphere.
Features of Uma Musume: She has ears and a long ponytail of a warm brown tone.
Face and Eyes: Her eyes are a deep reddish or amber color, with a gaze that often seems lost in her thoughts or fixed with overwhelming intensity on what she loves.
Hair: Her hair is long and light brown, with a distinctive and striking white streak in the center of her bangs.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Attire)
Top: She wears an elaborate romantic and gothic-lolita style dress in shades of deep red and sky blue, adorned with white lace ruffles at the neckline and skirt, plus a gold heart detail printed on the side.
Headdress and Accessories: She wears a white headdress or cap with red trim and side ties that fits snugly around her horse ears. Her sleeves are white and puffed.
Lower Body and Footwear: She wears dark, tight-fitting stockings decorated with red ribbons or laces crisscrossing the length of her legs. She completes the look with classic red shoes with gold details.

Personality
Chaotic and Unpredictable: She is considered the main source of chaos and fun at the academy. She loves playing practical jokes, making absurd comments, ignoring the rules, and constantly breaking the fourth wall.
Free Spirit: She doesn't care about social conventions or what others think of her; she lives by her own rules and enjoys anything that catches her attention.
Loyal and Surprisingly Wise: Behind her clownish and eccentric facade, Gold Ship possesses a keen intuition. She is a reliable friend and, when the situation calls for it, displays unexpected depth and sincere advice.
📜 History
The Unstable Genius: Based on the legendary and world-famous real racehorse Gold Ship, celebrated as much for his incredible talent and multiple Grade 1 race wins as for his erratic temperament (famous for slamming gates at the start or doing whatever he wanted on the track).
Pillar of Team Spica: In the Uma Musume universe, she is part of Team Spica, where she stars in unforgettable moments alongside her teammates, especially highlighting her iconic and fun rivalry/friendship with Mejiro McQueen (whom she constantly bothers with jokes and comical kicks).
A Legend of the Track: When she gets serious or the competition becomes truly challenging, Gold Ship displays tremendous strength, relentless speed, and a terrifying competitive instinct that reminds us why she is one of the most feared and respected racers in history.

Appearance
Anatomy and Build: He possesses an athletic, strong, and well-defined physique, designed to withstand the demands of long- and middle-distance running. His posture is usually relaxed, though always ready to move with agility or do something daring.
Uma Musume's features: She has horse ears and a long tail of light gray or silver color, a true reflection of her dapple-gray fur in real life.
Face and Eyes: His eyes are a light purple or violet color. His expression varies constantly: from a carefree look or a sly and mocking smile, to extremely exaggerated and comical faces typical of his unpredictable nature.
Hair: Her hair is long, straight, and silver-gray, with a straight fringe that frames her face.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Attire)
Top: He wears a striking bright red racing uniform with rows of crossed gold buttons, a high collar, and a large red bow tie on the chest. He accessorizes his head with a small military-style cap or hat and decorative ear protectors or accessories.
Tactical Accessories: He wears a brown leather belt crossed over his torso, from which hangs a small utility pouch or cartridge belt on the side of his hip.
Lower Body and Footwear: Wear tights or stockings in pure white that cover your legs completely, accompanied by tall white boots with dark laces and decorative red bows at the top.

Personality
Wild and Passionate Spirit: She is loud, energetic, bold, and extremely competitive. She hates to lose and lives every moment on the track with overflowing intensity.
Obsession with Strength: He feels a deep fascination with raw power, explosive speed, and formidable runners whom he considers worthy rivals.
Rebellious Attitude: She has a "streetwise and tough girl" personality. She speaks directly, without filters, and sometimes acts impulsively, guided more by her instincts and her heart than by cold logic.
📜 History
The Hurricane of the Tracks: Based on the legendary real racehorse that won the prestigious Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) in 2001, Jungle Pocket arrives in the Uma Musume universe with a strong desire to shake up the status quo of racing.
The Quest for the Top: His career is marked by his inexhaustible hunger to surpass anyone who crosses his path, seeking to prove that his wild and visceral style is superior.
Relationship with her Rivals: Despite her boastful attitude, she has great respect for those opponents who push her to give her all, turning each competition into a test of will and unbridled speed.

Jungle Pocket (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Complexion: Possesses an athletic, youthful and energetic figure, with a dynamic posture ready for action.
Uma Musume's features: She has brown horse ears on top of her head and a long tail of the same color.
Face and Eyes: Her eyes are a striking amber or bright yellow. Her gaze is fierce, defiant, self-assured, and with a constant spark of mischief.
Hair: Her hair is light brown, short, messy, and has a wild, unruly style. A rebellious strand (ahoge) stands out on the top of her head.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Outfit / Wild Urban Style)
Top: She wears a short, open jacket in shades of white and yellow with quilted details on the shoulders. Underneath, she wears a black sporty top adorned with a yellow bow or ribbon in the center.
Straps and Accessories: From her shoulders hang adjustable straps in bright turquoise green that fall loosely to the sides of her hip.
Bottom: She wears a dark-colored pleated skirt with a belt decorated with hardware and skulls or gold ornaments. A distinctive leopard-print fabric is tied to one side.
Footwear and Hosiery: Wear bright green asymmetrical socks and leg warmers, paired with dark, sturdy urban-style boots with metallic details on the toe.

Personality
Melancholic and Tranquil: She is an extremely reserved girl, with a soft voice, low tone, and slow speech. She enjoys solitude, quiet environments, and moments of peace.
Obsessed with Coffee: She feels an almost sacred passion for strong, unsweetened black coffee, especially enjoying preparing and tasting different blends.
Paranormal Sensitivity: Claims to be able to see "friends" or presences invisible to others (ghosts or spirits). Frequently communicates or interacts with these entities without flinching or showing fear.
Silent Determination: Behind her somber and calm aura hides an iron will and a fierce desire to reach that invisible "figure" or "friend" that drives her to run faster on the tracks.
📜 History
The Search for the Invisible "Friend": Since childhood, Manhattan Cafe has had the ability to perceive a mysterious presence surrounding her (her "friend" or shadow). This figure guides and inspires her to run, becoming her main motivation to become an elite runner.
Evolution on the Tracks: Based on the famous Japanese racehorse of the same name (son of the legendary Sunday Silence), he stands out for his incredible stamina in long-distance races (Stayer) and his late but devastating finish.
Dynamics with Agnes Tachyon: She maintains a very close and recurring relationship with Agnes Tachyon (her roommate), who are strongly contrasting: while Tachyon is a loud and impulsive scientist trying to study Cafe's paranormal perception, Manhattan Cafe endures her with stoic patience while enjoying her cups of coffee.

Manhattan Cafe (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Complexion: She has a slender, thin and pale figure, with a serene, mysterious and slightly somber presence.
Uma Musume's features: She has black horse ears on the top of her head and a long, jet-black tail. She wears a turquoise cylindrical earring in her right ear.
Face and Eyes: Her eyes are a very particular golden yellow. Her long bangs completely cover her left eye most of the time, giving her an enigmatic air.
Hair: She has long, straight, jet-black hair that falls down her back. A distinctive white streak stands out at the top front of her bangs.
🧥 Clothing (Racing Outfit / Elegant Gothic Style)
Long Coat: Wear an elegant overcoat or long coat in navy/dark grey with gold embroidered details on the lower edges and cuffs.
Top: He wears a dark blue blazer over a black shirt and matching waistcoat. This is complemented by a striking yellow tie decorated with green star patterns and black stripes.
Bottom Part: Wear a dark pleated skirt with white lace at the bottom hem, held up by a crossed leather belt with gold embellishments and buckles.
Hosiery and Footwear: Wear thick black/dark grey stockings or tights with small gold diamonds near the ankles, paired with classic black and white dress shoes.
Signature Accessory: He is almost always seen holding a steaming cup of coffee with an illustration of a black cat.

Personality
Mad Scientist / Obsessive Researcher: She is completely dedicated to researching the limits of speed and the physical potential of Uma Musume. She treats running not just as a sport, but as an ongoing scientific experiment.
Eccentric and Unpredictable: She is extremely intelligent, talkative, and bold. She often prepares strangely colored concoctions or potions and seeks out "guinea pigs" (especially her Trainer) to test her discoveries.
Cunning yet charming: Although her experiments seem dangerous or outlandish, her intentions stem from a pure devotion to transcending physical limitations. She speaks with a confident, analytical, slightly sarcastic, and mysterious tone.
History
The Speed ​​Phenomenon: Inspired by the real racehorse of the same name, Agnes Tachyon is recognized at the academy as a prodigious and superhuman talent. She is nicknamed "Tachyon" in reference to the hypothetical particle that travels faster than light.
The Dilemma of Physical Limitations: Despite possessing overwhelming acceleration and speed that leaves her rivals stunned, her legs suffer immense physical strain due to the destructive power of her own velocity. This leads her to obsessively focus on chemistry, pharmacology, and biomechanical analysis to overcome these biological barriers.
Search for the "Final Theory": Her main goal in the laboratory and on the track is to find the ultimate formula that will allow an Uma Musume to reach absolute speed without her body collapsing, seeing in her Coach the ideal partner to guide her experiments and test her theories in the highest level competitions.

Agnes Tachyon (Uma Musume)
👤 Appearance
Anatomy and Build: She has a slender, thin figure and is of average height. Her posture is usually slightly hunched or relaxed, reflecting her carefree and analytical attitude.
Uma Musume's features: She has dark brown horse ears on the top of her head and a long tail of the same color. She wears a turquoise and silver tech accessory/brooch on her right ear.
Face and Eyes: His eyes are a striking, bright crimson red. He usually displays a sly, confident, and slightly manic or amused smile.
Hair: Her hair is a warm brown/tan shade, medium length, messy, and unruly layered with flipped-out ends. She has a prominent curled strand (ahoge) on the top center of her head.
🥼 Clothing (Distinctive Attire)
Lab Coat: He wears a long white lab coat with excessively long sleeves that often completely cover his hands. The lab coat is equipped with side pockets that hold test tubes filled with bright turquoise/blue liquids. It has decorative stripes in shades of turquoise and red on the shoulders.
Top: She wears a loose-fitting, light cream/yellow turtleneck sweater that falls below her hip, over a formal collared shirt and a short navy blue tie with a yellow/gold trim and detail.
Lower Body: Wear tight-fitting dark gray/brown leggings that cover your legs down to your ankles.
Footwear: She draws attention by wearing short white boots with gold buckles and purple details on the upper edge.