Greetings, Trainers! Welcome to our Kitasan Black (Gilded Shrine to Glory) guide for Uma Musume: Pretty Derby. This guide provides an overview of Kitasan Black, covering her Front Runner playstyle, recommended stat priorities, training strategy, best support cards, skill choices, and race approach to help you build her effectively for long-distance turf races.
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Overview and Skills
Character Stats
| Base Stats | |||||
| Base Stats 3⭐ | 97 | 100 | 79 | 86 | 88 |
| Base Stats 5⭐ | 119 | 122 | 97 | 105 | 107 |
Aptitudes
| Surface | Turf A | Dirt G | ||
| Distance | Short E | Mile E | Medium A | Long A |
| Apptitude | Front A | Pace B | Late C | End G |
Growth Rate
| 20% | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Skills
| Unique Skill | ||||
| Victory Cheer! | Moderately increase Kitasan Black's velocity when positioned toward the front on the third corner in the second half of the race/track. Or, kick forward hard when toward the front on the backstretch late in the race. | |||
| Innate Skill | ||||
| Focus | Slightly decrease time lost to slow starts. | |||
| Long Straightaways ○ | Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Long) | |||
| Early Lead | Slightly increase ability to go to the front early-race. (Front Runner) | |||
| Awakening Skills | ||||
Medium Straightaways ○ (Lvl. 2) | Slightly increase velocity on a straight. (Medium) | |||
Taking the Lead (Lvl. 3) | Increase ability to go to the front early-race. (Front Runner) | |||
Leader's Pride (Lvl. 4) | Slightly increase Kitasan's ability to pass or challenge another runner early in the race or in the mid-race. (Front Runner) | |||
Blast Forward (Lvl. 5) | Increase velocity on a straight. (Long) | |||
| Event Skills | ||||
| Corner Adept ○ | Slightly increase velocity on a corner with skilled turning. | |||
| Corner Recovery ○ | Slightly recover endurance on a corner with efficient turning. | |||
| Spring Runner ○ | Moderately increase performance in spring. | |||
| Soft Step | Slightly decrease fatigue when moving sideways. (Medium) | |||
| Keeping the Lead | Slightly increase Kitasan Black's ability to maintain the lead when leading by a fair margin in the mid-race. (Long) | |||
| Prudent Positioning | Increase navigation early in the race. | |||
Kitasan Black has strong Turf aptitude and excels in long-distance races as a dedicated Front Runner, with her entire kit focused on securing and maintaining the lead. She comes with key positioning and speed skills like Taking the Lead, Leader’s Pride, Prudent Positioning, and Blast Forward, allowing her to establish first place early and sustain consistent pacing throughout the race with minimal reliance on support cards. Her unique skill Victory Cheer! activates in the second half at the third corner while she is in first or second place, granting both speed and acceleration to push through the final phase. Her performance depends on staying ahead; she is most effective in long-distance formats when built as a pure Front Runner.
Career Objectives
| Objectives | ||
Participate in the Junior Make Debut Junior Class, Late June Turf – 2000m – Medium | ||
Have 5000 fans Classic Class, Late March | ||
Place 3rd in the St. Lite Kinen Classic Class, Late September G2 – Turf – 2200m – Medium | ||
Place 3rd in the Kikuka Sho Classic Class, Late October G1 – Turf – 3000m – Long | ||
Place 3rd in the Arima Kinen Classic Class, Late December G1 – Turf – 2500m – Long | ||
Place 3rd in the Osaka Hai Senior Class, Late March G1 – Turf – 2000m – Medium | ||
Place 3rd in the Tenno Sho (Spring) Senior Class, Late April G1 – Turf – 3200m – Long | ||
Place 3rd in the Takarazuka Kinen Senior Class, Late June G1 – Turf – 2200m – Medium | ||
Place 3rd in the Tenno Sho (Autumn) Senior Class, Late October G1 – Turf – 2000m – Medium | ||
Place 3rd in the Japan Cup Senior Class, Late November G1 – Turf – 2400m – Medium | ||
Place 1st in the Arima Kinen Senior Class, Late December G1 – Turf – 2500m – Long | ||
Kitasan Black - Ideal Stats, Support Cards, Deck Build, and Parent
| Recommended Stats | |||||
| Career | 1200 | 700 | 900 | 350 | 600+ |
For Career, 1200 Speed remains the top priority to ensure consistent race wins and smooth progression. 700 Stamina is sufficient for most Career races, allowing Kitasan Black to maintain her lead without requiring heavy investment in recovery skills. 900+ Power is recommended to help with positioning, especially during corners and when contesting the front.
Around 350 Guts is enough to handle late-race pressure and minor duels, while 600+ Wit improves skill activation consistency and overall race stability. This stat distribution provides a balanced setup for Kitasan Black’s Front Runner playstyle, ensuring she can reliably secure and hold the lead throughout Career mode without overcommitting to high-end competitive thresholds.
Recommended Support Cards
| Supports Card List | |||||
Support Card Build
URA Finale - 2 Speed / 1 Stamina / 2 Wit / 1 Power
Unity Cup - 2 Speed / 1 Stamina / 2 Wit / 1 Power
Trackblazer - 2 Speed / 2 Power / 2 Wit
Recommended Parents
| Recommended Parent Uma | ||||
Mayano Top Gun | Seiun Sky | TM Opera O | ||
Training Strategy
URA Finale / Unity Cup
Prioritize Speed training early to secure the lead as soon as possible, since Kitasan Black performs best when she stays in first place. Add Stamina training consistently to handle long-distance Career races where endurance becomes a key factor. Power should be trained moderately to maintain positioning during corners and prevent getting overtaken in the mid-race. Aim for around 600 Wit to ensure stable skill activation and smoother race performance.
Trackblazer
Kitasan Black can win early races reliably as a Front Runner, as her kit is designed to secure and maintain the lead from the start. Prioritizing Speed early helps stabilize her runs and ensures she stays within first place, which is required for her performance.
For race selection, G3 races are generally safe regardless of distance. G2 races can be taken on Long distances once your Stamina is sufficient, while G1 races are more consistent in Medium distance early on due to higher difficulty.
Since Trackblazer heavily rewards frequent racing, race bonus becomes very important, so prioritize support cards that provide additional race bonus to maximize stat gains. Because Kitasan Black cannot use her own Speed support card, make sure to compensate with other strong Speed options or borrowed supports.
She works best with a Speed-focused deck supported by Stamina cards, and may require additional recovery support for longer races. Time your training bursts during key turns like Summer Camp to maximize overall stat efficiency.
Should You Pull for Kitasan Black (Gilded Shrine to Glory)?
Pull if she is your favorite: Kitasan Black is one of the most popular Uma Musume and the main protagonist of Season 3, making her an easy pick for players who want to build around a favorite character despite her higher requirements.
Pull if you want a strong Long-distance Front Runner: She excels in long races with a kit fully focused on maintaining the lead, and her Unique Skill provides both speed and acceleration when activated in first or second place, making her a powerful option for long-distance races and Champion Meetings.
Skip if you lack support or flexibility: She cannot use her own Speed support card and lacks a built-in gold recovery skill, making her more demanding to build. Players with limited support options or those looking for easier, more flexible units may struggle to use her effectively.
