How to build Daiwa Scarlet in Umamusume: Pretty Derby the right way?

Daiwa Scarlet is the queen of confidence and raw pace in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. This fiery front-runner shines best when you tailor her training to her strengths. While she’s not a top-tier SSR out of the gate, a well-optimized build turns her into a beast on Mile and Medium tracks. Let’s break down exactly how to train, build, and dominate races with Daiwa Scarlet in 2025.Daiwa Scarlet works best when she takes the lead and holds it. Her unique skill, Red Ace, activates only if she’s already in front by the second half of the race, so the goal is simple: start strong and stay there.She excels on Mile and Medium distance tracks. Long-distance races? Not her thing. Focus your strategy around her specialty for consistent wins.You must max this. Everything about Scarlet’s kit screams “stay ahead.” Speed should be your #1 training focus.Boosts acceleration and helps her pull away during turns. Aim for 500–600 Power.She doesn’t need much, but don’t skip it either. 450–500 Stamina is enough for Medium tracks, especially with recovery skills.Mostly skip. Her strengths don’t rely on late-stage clutching.Train just enough for Energy recovery and skill activation consistency. Around 400–450 is good.Use 3–4 Speed cards, then mix in Power and Stamina supports. Here’s your ideal deck:Optional fillers:Focus on Speed boost and Stamina recovery skills that trigger in the front or mid-race:Avoid back-runner or random conditionals. You want consistency every race.Daiwa Scarlet is a momentum-based runner: if she surges early, she wins. If she stumbles, she struggles. But with the right Speed-first build, supportive Power stats, and skills that let her own the front, she becomes a consistent threat on the circuit. Train her right, and watch her leave the competition in the dust.