Let's be real for a second. If you’ve been playing Uma Musume: Pretty Derby for any length of time, you know the drill. Cygames loves to dump a massive pile of tasks on us right when the racing season heats up. The Uma Musume Spring G1 Celebration Missions aren't just a handful of "win a race" objectives; they are a calculated marathon designed to keep you glued to the Training Mode while the real-life Japanese horse racing calendar explodes with activity.
It's honestly a lot.
Between the Osaka Hai, the Tenno Sho (Spring), and the grueling Takarazuka Kinen, the game expects you to mirror the prestige of the turf. But here’s the thing—if you aren’t careful, you’ll end up wasting your TP (Training Points) on runs that don't actually move the needle for your rewards. You’ve probably seen the mission list and felt that slight pang of "Wait, do I really have to train another stayer?" Yes. Yes, you do. But there are ways to do it without losing your mind.
What People Get Wrong About the Spring G1 Missions
Most trainers make the mistake of thinking they can just "brute force" these missions by running their best girls over and over. That’s a trap. The Uma Musume Spring G1 Celebration Missions are tiered. They release in waves, usually timed alongside the actual dates of the G1 races in Japan. If you burn all your items in week one, you’re going to be hurting when the high-value Jewel rewards drop in week three or four.
Basically, you need to sync your training with the specific race requirements. For example, when the Oka Sho (Japanese 1000 Guineas) missions are live, you shouldn't be focusing on long-distance monsters like Rice Shower unless you're just doing a casual run. You need milers. You need speed.
The rewards are the real draw here. We’re talking about thousands of Jewels, support point bundles, and those elusive "Money" (Manimani) reserves that always seem to disappear when you’re trying to level up a new SSR card. But let’s look at the nuance. If you miss a specific window for a "limited time" mission, that’s it. They don’t usually loop back around until the following year, or maybe a "special" campaign down the road.
The Logistics of the Spring Campaign
Each phase of the celebration usually targets a specific set of races. You’ll see tasks like "Win the Satsuki Sho" or "Place in the top 3 of the NHK Mile Cup." This isn't just flavor text. It requires a diverse roster. If your stable is nothing but Short-Distance sprinters like Bakushin O, you’re going to hit a brick wall when the Tenno Sho (Spring) rolls around. That race is $3200m$. It is a stamina check of the highest order.
I’ve seen people complain that the difficulty spikes during these missions. It’s not that the AI gets smarter; it’s that players try to force-feed a horse into a race they aren't suited for just to check a box. Honestly, it’s better to spend ten minutes looking at your girls' base stats and growth rates before hitting the "Start Training" button.
Why the Tenno Sho (Spring) is the Run-Killer
The Tenno Sho (Spring) is arguably the hardest part of the Uma Musume Spring G1 Celebration Missions for casual players.
You need a girl who can handle the distance. Mejiro McQueen or Super Creek are the gold standards here. If you don't have them built, you're looking at a lot of 4th and 5th place finishes that won't count toward your mission completion. You need to stack stamina recovery skills—"Maestro" is basically mandatory. Without it, your Uma Musume will "tire out" (the dreaded blue flame) at the final corner, and your mission progress stays at zero.
Strategy: Efficiency Over Everything
Stop playing every run like it’s a Competitive Team Race build.
If you are just hunting missions, you can afford to cut corners. Focus on the stats required for the specific G1 race. For a mile race like the Yasuda Kinen, you can arguably ignore Stamina almost entirely (well, get it to 400-500) and just pump Speed and Power. You aren't trying to win an S-Rank evaluation; you’re just trying to get that first-place finish for the 150 Jewels.
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- Check the Calendar: Always look at the "Mission" tab before starting a run.
- Borrow Wisely: Use your daily 3-time rental limit on high-stamina inheritance if you’re struggling with the longer races.
- Double Dipping: Try to find girls who can run multiple races in the mission list. Oguri Cap is the "God Tier" pick for this because she can run anything from Mile to Long distance with the right inheritance.
The "New Track" vs. "U.A.F." Dilemma
Which scenario should you use? Honestly, for the Uma Musume Spring G1 Celebration Missions, "Make a New Track" (the shop-based scenario) is actually quite good for mission clearing. Why? Because it gives you more control over your racing schedule. You can pick and choose exactly which G1s to enter without the story-based forced races of the older scenarios.
However, if you're looking to actually build a usable character while clearing missions, the newer scenarios like "U.A.F. Ready!!" or whatever the current power-creep meta is will provide better stats. It just requires more focus. If you're lazy like me, just go back to an older, faster scenario to get the missions out of the way so you can go back to your actual training goals.
Navigating the Rewards: What to Prioritize
Jewels are the obvious answer. But don’t sleep on the "Limited Mission" exchange tickets. Sometimes these campaigns include pieces for specific Uma Musumes. If you’re sitting on a 2-star girl and you’re only 10 pieces away from a 3-star awakening (which unlocks their unique ultimate skill animation), these missions are your best friend.
Also, pay attention to the support card fodder. The "Silver" and "Gold" training books are often tucked away in the "Clear 10 Missions" or "Clear 20 Missions" milestones. These are the bottleneck for many players in the late game.
Acknowledging the Grind
Look, nobody likes doing 30 training runs in a week. It’s a lot of tapping. It’s a lot of watching the same cutscenes. But the Uma Musume Spring G1 Celebration Missions are arguably the most generous period of the game's cycle outside of the Anniversary.
The nuance here is that Cygames uses these missions to balance the "freeto-play" economy. By giving away these Jewels through missions rather than just logging in, they ensure that the active player count stays high during the real-world Triple Crown season. It's smart business, but it's also a win for us if we have the time.
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
- Ignoring the "Fans" Requirement: Some missions require you to hit a certain fan count by the end of the spring. If you only run the required G1 races, you might fall short. Slip in a few G2 or G3 races in the "Classic" or "Senior" years to pad your numbers.
- Wrong Strategy (Tactics): Make sure your chosen girl is set to her best tactic (Runner, Leader, Betweener, Chaser). I’ve seen people fail missions because they forgot to switch a Chaser to a Leader in a race with a massive field, leading to them getting blocked in.
- Forgetting to Claim: This sounds stupid, but missions have expiry dates. If you finish the task but don't click "Claim," those Jewels vanish into the ether once the campaign period ends.
Actionable Steps for Your Training
To make the most of the current mission set, you should start by auditing your roster. Check who has the "A" rank in the distances required for the upcoming G1s.
First, focus on the Daily Missions that often overlap with the Spring Celebration. You get a two-for-one deal on your TP usage. Second, prioritize "Oguri Cap" or "El Condor Pasa" for your runs; their versatility across surface types and distances makes them "Swiss Army Knives" for clearing complex mission lists.
Next, dedicate one day to "Speed Clearing." Don't worry about the final rank. Just enter the races, use the "Skip" function liberally, and get the wins. If you try to make every run a "Perfect Run," you’ll burn out before the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) missions even unlock.
Finally, keep an eye on the shop. Celebration missions usually come with a limited-time shop where you can trade the "event points" or "medals" you earn. Prioritize the Gacha Tickets and Rainbow/Gold Shards. Everything else is secondary. By the time the Spring season ends, you should have enough of a Jewel cushion to pull for the next "Meta" support card or that one girl you’ve been saving for since January.
The spring season is a sprint and a marathon combined. If you approach it with a plan, you’ll come out the other side with a much stronger stable and a significantly deeper pocket of Jewels. Just remember to breathe between the 3000m races. High-level training is as much about managing your own sanity as it is about managing the Uma Musume's stamina.