How to recover from Under the Weather in Umamusume: Pretty Derby

Getting stuck with Under the Weather in Umamusume: Pretty Derby can feel like a real setback, especially if you're running Super Creek's career and aiming for clean training sessions. But unlike the usual conditions that vanish with a quick trip to the infirmary, this one plays by its own rules, and it sticks around until you clear a specific milestone.

Here's how Under the Weather in Umamusume: Pretty Derby works, what it affects, and the exact steps to get rid of it.

How to cure Under the Weather in Umamusume: Pretty Derby

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You can't sleep it off or hope it vanishes randomly. To get rid of it, you must guide Super Creek to a Top 3 finish in the Kikuka Sho. This is her next major goal race after getting the condition, and the only way to cure it.

Once you hit that Top 3 finish, Under the Weather will be replaced with a positive condition called Shining Brightly, which reduces your training failure chance by 5%. It’s a complete reversal that rewards smart planning and race performance.

The Under the Weather in Umamusume: Pretty Derby condition only appears during Super Creek's career route. You’ll pick it up right after finishing the Sumire Stakes, one of her key objective races.

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Kikuka Sho Race breakdown

To recover from the condition, here's what you’re walking into at the Kikuka Sho:

• Location: Kyoto
• Track: Outer
• Direction: Clockwise
• Distance: 3000m (Long Distance)
• Grade: G1
• Terrain: Turf
• Class: Classic
• Timing: October, Second Half
• Participants: 18
• Time of Day: Day
• Required Fans: 7500
• Fans Gained (1st Place): 12000

It’s a long-distance race, so Super Creek’s stamina build comes in handy here. Make sure she’s properly trained and in good condition. Going in this race doesn’t just remove the condition; it sets her up with one of the most useful buffs in her route.

What Under the Weather in Umamusume: Pretty Derby does and why you should care

Once Super Creek is affected, Under the Weather raises her training failure chance by 5%. It might not sound too punishing at first, but when you're running low on Energy or pushing important training sessions, that 5% stacks up and can mess with your overall progress.

During this time, it's smart to avoid pushing risky training altogether, especially if her Energy bar isn’t full. Stick to low-stress options like Rest, Light Training, or skipping turns if necessary to avoid unnecessary setbacks.

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Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul