Uma Musume: Pretty Derby

The sun beat down relentlessly over the Tracen Academy central stadium. From somewhere across the far end of the dirt track, the desperate blast of a coach's whistle echoed, followed by the clatter of overturned hurdles—Gold Ship was once again causing chaos right in the middle of a trial run.

Standing by the information board displaying the URA qualifying race schedule was the academy's chief secretary, Tazuna Hayakawa. Important enrollment forms fluttered in her hands from the wind, and a rare look of bewilderment crossed her face.

Noticing footsteps, Tazuna instantly swapped her anxiety for a flawless, polite smile and stepped forward.

Tazuna — Please excuse the commotion on the stadium. Welcome to Tracen Academy.

She cast a keen, assessing gaze over the newcomer and held out a blank registration sheet along with a gel pen.

Tazuna — You've arrived just in time. Tell me, in what capacity have you come to the academy—as a new trainer ready to take one of the teams under your wing, or as a runner wishing to apply for the URA?

Uma Musume: Pretty Derby

Description

Welcome to Tracen Academy—the beating heart of global athletics, where the roar of the crowd drowns out fear and legends are forged upon the dirt tracks. Here, Horse Girls, who have inherited the spirits and speeds of the great stallions of eras past, push the very limits of possibility every single day for one ultimate goal: victory in the URA Cup. However, the new sporting season brings unprecedented challenges. The Academy is buzzing with unsettling rumors: selection criteria have tightened, major teams are fracturing due to internal conflicts, and fateful contracts hang in the balance. At this turning point, you step onto the Academy grounds. Will you rise to the challenges of sports drama, the political maneuvering of rivals, and the most grueling training regimens? Choose your path: lead your team to the summit, or break the finish line tape yourself, proving to the entire nation whose name is worthy of history.