Champions Meeting · Guide
~Oct 10, 2026 → ~Oct 16, 2026Nakayama · 2500 m · Long · Turf · Right-handed
Guides: Runaway tractor + Bourbon + a second ace at the back; alternative: two Front.
Styles the guides favor: Front RunnerLate SurgerEnd Closer
Use is the share of rival Umas that ran each style in Japan: how popular it was, not how often it won.
Result: wins or first places in room matches set up in Japan with this CM's conditions. Small samples, not Global and not a win rate in the real event.
| Style | Verdict | Use in Japan | Result in JP rooms | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Runner | Best | 43.9 % | 57 %of room wins | Measured Includes Runaways (JP counted them as Front Runners). Room matches with the Finals' conditions (2022-12-13, 100 winners): 47.3% use and at least 60 of 100 wins (Bourbon 42 + Scarlet 14 + Palmer 4; 60-74 by arithmetic). Graded League Round 1: 33.3% use. Raw Front Runner wins in a second room series: 23 and 24 of 50 per sample; 57% is the count after removing that series' test Umas. A JP post-event review: Front Runner and End Closer were the strong styles, Front Runner favoured by participants' win rates. Sample: use: 670 rival Umas, Graded League Round 2 of the real CM; wins: ~67 non-test winners of 100 room races set up like the Graded League |
| Runaway | Viable | 7 % | 6 %of room wins | Measured Use is an upper bound: Silence Suzuka 17 + Mejiro Palmer 4 of 300 picks, assuming all ran Runaway (only those two could learn it in JP 2022). Wins: Runaway Suzuka won 2 and Runaway Palmer 1 of the 50 races. Its job is to stretch the field so Bourbon leads into the late race (JP guides agree). A JP post-event review says the Runaway fought better than in any earlier CM, but two Runaways in one room almost always sink each other (JP and Global guides agree). One Group A Finals winner's Suzuka took 12.5% of his Round 1 wins [anecdote]. Sample: 50 room races, 300 rival Umas (late room sample) |
| Pace Chaser | Avoid | 11.5 % | 3 %of room wins | Measured Use fell from 25.4% (Graded League Round 1) to 11.5% (Round 2); 4.0% in the room matches with the Finals' conditions and none among their top Umas. The other 3 Pace Chaser wins in the second room series were its test Mejiro Ardan, excluded. No reliable late-race acceleration: My True Strength needs the Uma within 4 lengths of the leader, which a Runaway or many Front Runners break (JP and Global guides agree). Sample: use: 670 rival Umas, Graded League Round 2; wins: 2 of ~67 non-test room winners |
| Late Surger | Strong | 25.7 % | 22 %of room wins | Measured Room matches with the Finals' conditions: 27.0% use and at least 20 of 100 wins (Special Week 10, Oguri Cap [Ashen Miracle] 6, Vodka [Fiery Aqua Vitae] 4). Hinges on Claw Forward (9 of 9 Late Surger winners in the early room sample), which needs the Symboli Kris S support card, and on lobby composition. Sample: use: 670 rival Umas, Graded League Round 2; wins: 15 of ~67 non-test room winners |
| End Closer | Strong | 18.9 % | 18 %of room wins | Measured Room matches with the Finals' conditions: 21.7% use and at least 6 of 100 wins (Inari One 4, Special Week 1, Narita Taishin 1). Encroaching Shadow has no position condition. A JP post-event review ranks End Closer with Front Runner as the strong styles, but when many Front Runners stretch the field closers can run out of road. Raw End Closer wins in the second room series were inflated by its test Inari One (20 of 32). Sample: use: 670 rival Umas, Graded League Round 2; wins: 12 of ~67 non-test room winners |
Pace Chaser: Pace is conditional in CM20: you first need a viable acceleration package; Christmas Oguri is a separate case. umamusumelabo.com
Front Runners per room (Runaways included): 4 on average, from 2 to 6. Runaways per room: 0.5 on average, from 0 to 2. Measured
The Front Runner figure INCLUDES Runaways, because JP counted them as Front Runners; if the planner models Runaways separately, pure Front Runners are about 3.5. The measured 6-rival distribution is exactly two identical teams convolved, so your team was added as a third with the same mix (equivalent to use × 9). Other rounds: Graded League Round 1 3.0 (1-6), Open League 1.7-2.3 (0-4); a JP post-event review saw 7-8 Front Runner rooms several times in Round 2 (about 4% of rooms by this model). The Runaway figure is an inference, not a measurement: Suzuka + Palmer were ~5.7% of Graded League Round 2 rivals (OCR order) and 7% of room-match picks, i.e. 0.5-0.6 per room if all ran Runaway; a binomial model gives 2+ Runaways in ~9-13% of rooms.
What Japan used and what the guides recommend, one card per outfit. A recommendation is a guide author's priority, not a chance of winning.
In Japan: 42% of 100 winners and 58% of Front Runner picks (room matches with the Finals' conditions, 2022-12-13); most used Uma in Graded League Round 2 (13.0% of 670 rivals); ace of one player's team (60% of his Round 1 wins, 70-10 overall, Group A Finals won). Global data: Long B, so she needs Long sparks for S. Measured
Guides:Front Runner: Position and finishing acceleration
In Japan: 14% of 100 winners and 34% of Front Runner picks (room matches with the Finals' conditions); most Front Runner wins in the early room sample (9 of 50 races); 10.3% of Graded League Round 2 rivals. One player's Scarlet won 49 of 80 round races and the Graded League Finals [anecdote]. Brings her own gold recovery (Restless). Measured
Guides:Front Runner: Second front-side ace
In Japan: Most used Uma in Graded League Round 1 (9.2%) and 9.4% in Round 2, but won far less than used: 3 wins from 29 picks (late room sample) and 5 from 38 (early); not among the top 3 Front Runners of the room matches with the Finals' conditions; one player's incomplete one won 4 of 80 races [anecdote]. No own recovery. Her Victory Cheer! is still the key inheritance for every Front Runner. Measured
In Japan: The better Runaway at equal build (her own unique is a recovery), though most JP players used Suzuka; gets Runaway by event. As Front Runner/Runaway: 9% of Front Runner picks and 4% of wins (room matches with the Finals' conditions); 1 Runaway win from 4 picks in a room sample. From guides
Guides:Runaway: Stretches the field
In Japan: The usual JP Runaway: 17 of 300 picks and 2 wins in 50 races (late room sample); ~2-3% of Graded League rivals (OCR order). One player's Runaway Suzuka + Bourbon + Special Week went 70-10 and won the Group A Finals [anecdote]. Long E: needs Long sparks; that player says Long S is optional for a Runaway. Measured
In Japan: 10% of 100 winners and 21% of Late Surger picks (room matches with the Finals' conditions); 2nd most used in Graded League Round 2 (10.6%); 4 wins in each room sample; 20% of one Group A Finals winner's Round 1 wins. Her unique Dreams Donned with Pride! suits Nakayama (JP and Global guides agree); best as Late Surger with Claw Forward. Measured
Guides:Late Surger: Second route from the back
In Japan: 6% of 100 winners on only 3% of Late Surger picks, the best win/use ratio among Late Surgers (room matches with the Finals' conditions); 4 wins in the early room sample and 1 in the late one; 4.3% of Graded League Round 1 rivals. Best as Late Surger; Triple 7s can trigger her unique. Measured
In Japan: 4% of 100 winners and 16% of Late Surger picks (room matches with the Finals' conditions); 1 win from 5 picks in a room sample. Long E in Global data: needs Long sparks. Measured
In Japan: Top End Closer: 21% of End Closer picks and 4% of wins (room matches with the Finals' conditions); non-test wins in the room samples 5 (early) and 3 (late); about 3.2% and 4.5% of Graded League rivals in Rounds 1 and 2 (listed as Inari One [Golden Dream], the only alternate Inari outfit then; shares by OCR order). Best End Closer for one Group A Finals winner; no mandatory support card. Carries Encroaching Shadow. Measured
Guides:End Closer: Own acceleration on the straight
In Japan: 8% of End Closer picks and 1% of wins (room matches with the Finals' conditions); 1 win in the early room sample. 2nd-best End Closer for one Group A Finals winner; top tier in a Global guide. Carries Encroaching Shadow and the gold recovery Sleeping Lion. Measured
In Japan: 4th most used in Graded League Round 1 (5.8%); room samples: 16 picks (late), 1 win (early). Budget End Closer with the gold recovery Go-Home Specialist; JP guides suggest her for players without strong support cards; one player warned she lacks late acceleration beyond Straightaway Spurt. Measured
In Japan: Listed so the lobby model knows debuffers show up: 5th most used Uma in Graded League Round 2 (4.8%) and 3.4% in Round 1 (base outfit by naming convention), usually as a stamina debuffer, yet no debuffer won any of the 100 races in the room samples. Not recommended for your team. Measured
| Target |  Speed |  Stamina |  Power |  Guts |  Wit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | 1500 | 900 | 1100 | 700 | 1100 |
| Minimum | 1400 | 900 | 1000 | 600 | 900 |
Stamina with a gold recovery skill: 900.Without one: 1050.
Aptitudes: Long S strongly preferred: 41 of 47 Front Runner winners and 30 of 32 End Closer winners had it (room samples). A Runaway can skip it (one Group A Finals winner). In Global data Mihono Bourbon [CODE: ICING] starts at Long B and Silence Suzuka / Vodka [Fiery Aqua Vitae] at Long E, so they need Long sparks.
From guides Targets: one JP guide, realistic 1500/900/1100/600/1100 (ideal 1600/1000/1200/900/1200); another, advanced 1500/950+/1100/700/1100 and beginner 1400/900+/1000/600/900; a Global guide, 1400+/900+/1000+/600/1000+. Guts 700 because winners carried it: room-sample averages 730-894, and 66 of the 100 winners in the room matches with the Finals' conditions had 700+. Racetrack bonus on stamina and guts at 601/901 (867 and 577 are enough with Great mood). Stamina of those 100 winners: 10 at 700-799, 44 at 800-899, 46 at 900+. One gold recovery covers ~900 stamina; none needs ~1050; Claw Forward costs ~2% HP, add ~50.
Check your own build in the HP Calculator before training: these targets come from Japanese guides.
1 Runaway (Mejiro Palmer or Silence Suzuka) + Mihono Bourbon + 1 closer (Special Week as Late Surger or Inari One as End Closer)
From guides The Runaway stretches the field; Bourbon follows in 1st/2nd and fires Angling and Scheming and Victory Cheer!; the closer covers when the Front Runner is caught. One player went 70-10 in the rounds with Suzuka + Bourbon + Special Week and won the Group A Finals [anecdote]; JP and Global guides recommend this shape.
2 Front Runners + 1 closer (e.g. Daiwa Scarlet + Kitasan Black + Mejiro Bright)
From guides Two Front Runners back each other up and the closer is insurance. One player won a Graded League Finals this way; Scarlet won 49 of 80 round races while the incomplete Kitasan (4/80) and Bright (2/80) barely won [anecdote]. In JP, streamers mostly ran 2+ Front Runners. JP and Global guides list it.
3 Front Runners (Bourbon, Scarlet, Kitasan)
From guides Fewer opposing closers get through, but the third Front Runner usually finishes 3rd or worse and misses the inherited accelerations; a JP guide advises it only if all three are complete. A Global guide notes that Bourbon can run triple Front Runner with or without a Runaway.
3 Late Surgers/End Closers
From guides A gamble that is easier to build (Global guide); with many Front Runners the field stretches and closers may not get there (JP post-event review). No measured support.
3 × Front Runner
From guides Fewer opposing closers get through, but the third Front Runner usually finishes 3rd or worse and misses the inherited accelerations; a JP guide advises it only if all three are complete. A Global guide notes that Bourbon can run triple Front Runner with or without a Runaway.
Weak Common in JP lobbies (Nice Nature was the 5th most used Uma in Graded League Round 2; the room samples met Grass Wonder / Nice Nature teams inheriting 564 Escapades (110071) from Gold Ship [RUN! RUIN! LAUNCHER!] to fire Dominator (201151) or Mystifying Murmur (201161) late), yet none of the usual debuff Umas won any of the 100 races in those samples. A JP post-event review: stamina debuffs rarely bite because the stamina/guts racetrack bonus makes everyone carry ~900 stamina, speed debuffs only reach accelerated Front Runners through Dominator, and a debuffer costs one of the three aces you need. A Global guide also calls debuffers less valuable here, although it expects Global Runaways to be built mostly as debuffers.
Decks published by guides for this CM in Japan. Some cards may not be in Global yet; the planner checks which ones you can use.
Light HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkInherited acceleration and early-position skills; prefer two Speed with a Power bonus. The other cards are not named.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Symboli Kris SSSR A Win ForeshadowedKey skillClaw ForwardLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkFor Umas that bring their own recovery.
For Late with own healing and/or little Speed growth (Bright, Christmas Oguri). Kris S gives Claw Forward; recovery has to come from the Uma or from inheritance.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Symboli Kris SSSR A Win ForeshadowedKey skillClaw Forward
Super CreekSSR Piece of MindRecoverySwinging MaestroLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkFor Umas without their own recovery.
For Late with Speed growth and no own healing (General Special Week, Christmas Vodka): acceleration and healing take separate slots.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Mr. C.B.SSR Dear Mr. C.B.Key skillDaring StrikeLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkEnd without Speed growth (Gold Ship, Tamamo). Add Stamina if growth or recovery is lacking.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Mr. C.B.SSR Dear Mr. C.B.Key skillDaring StrikeLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkEnd with Speed growth (new Inari, Taishin); the guide suggests at least 6 stars of Power for this family.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
MaruzenskySSR Sentimental Flare ♪TrainingSuper CreekSSR Piece of MindRecoverySwinging Maestro
Tokai TeioSSR Teio-Oo-Oo!!!TrainingLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkExample for Kitasan Front: two Stamina make it easier to complete Stamina at the cost of one Wit.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Kitasan BlackSSR Fire at My HeelsTrainingSuper CreekSSR Piece of MindRecoverySwinging MaestroSymboli Kris SSSR A Win ForeshadowedKey skillClaw ForwardLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkThe second Stamina covers recovery; Wit factors make up for the single Wit.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Kitasan BlackSSR Fire at My HeelsTrainingMaruzenskySSR Sentimental Flare ♪Training
Mejiro PalmerSSR Moonlit Devil ♪Key skillTaking the LeadSuper CreekSSR Piece of MindRecoverySwinging MaestroLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkPalmer provides the gold start skill Bourbon cannot take from her own support. It is not Bourbon's only valid deck.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Symboli Kris SSSR A Win ForeshadowedKey skillClaw ForwardMr. C.B.SSR Dear Mr. C.B.Key skillDaring StrikeMaruzenskySSR Sentimental Flare ♪TrainingMejiro PalmerSSR Moonlit Devil ♪Key skillTaking the LeadLight HelloSSR From the Ground UpScenario linkSame family with different providers per style; skills and recovery change with the provider.
The guide does not name every card of this deck.
Korean · author guide · 2024-03-14 · inven.co.kr
Historical guide; no population census; patch and Global availability pending.
English · author guide · uma.guide
Author's opinion; not a population measurement of wins.
Availability, inventory and version must be checked.
English · author guide · neouniver.se
Author's opinion; not a population measurement of wins.
Availability, inventory and version must be checked.
Counts as their sources give them, each with its own sample. Win counts come from room matches or single accounts in Japan: small samples, not Global and not a win rate.
| What was counted | Count | Sample and limits |
|---|---|---|
| Share of room winners · Valentine BourbonJP sample | 42 / 100 winners (42 %) | 2022-12-13 Room sample, finals conditions No population win probability inferred.altema.jp |
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