Winning Ticket

Winning Ticket has short, outward-flipped black hair with red hairpins on both sides.

She has red eyes and a distinctive green decoration on her right ear.

A band-aid on her right cheek is her charm point.

Height: 157 cm

Bust-Waist-Hip: 88-57-85 cm

Shoe Size: 21.5 cm on both feet

She usually wears sporty clothes, and her style is very energetic and casual.

Her race outfit is a reddish sports jacket with light blue and yellow accents, matching the actual Winning Ticket racehorse’s colors.

She often wears shorts or spats and likes to show her athletic side even in her daily clothes.

Her latest race outfits include a sleeveless hoodie and even a steampunk costume for special events.

Winning Ticket is lively, energetic, and wears her heart on her sleeve.

She gives her all in everything and is never afraid to show how she feels, whether that's excitement, happiness, or sadness.

She quickly gets moved and can cry even at small, touching things, like the first minute of a movie.

When she's nervous, she sometimes breaks out in hives.

She is super honest and trusts people easily.

She's a big fan of all kinds of sports but is especially obsessed with the Japanese Derby.

Her enthusiasm is infectious—she makes others want to try their best too.

Winning Ticket is inspired by the real-life racehorse Winning Ticket.

She dreams of becoming a Japanese Derby winner, seeing it as the greatest and most exciting race in the world.

Watching the Derby is a huge family event for her.

She shares her school dorm room with Tosen Jordan.

She is close friends with Biwa Hayahide and Narita Taishin, together known as "BNW."

She loves keeping up with the newest sportswear and always checks out the latest training outfits.

She often buys boxes of tissues and color pens.

She also really cares about picking the right innerwear and knows a lot about different sports rules.

She is fantastic at cheering with full power and getting deeply moved.

Her best subjects in school are anything that involves moving her body—she is great at all physical activities.

She can't stand not giving her all in any situation.

Her body hair is always shiny because she keeps herself so healthy.

Her tail and ears are very expressive, showing her mood clearly.

Biwa Hayahide & Narita Taishin

Her closest friends, forming the "BNW" trio.

They support each other during races and everyday life.

Hayahide, the smart one, and Taishin, the cool one, both rely on Winning Ticket's energy.

In the story, they all chase dreams together, sometimes competing, sometimes cheering each other on.

Yukino Bijin

A close friend and fellow Umamusume.

Though Yukino is a junior, they often train and hang out together, supporting each other.

North Flight

Another classmate who helps Winning Ticket with fashion advice and training.

Narita Brian

She cares about Narita Brian, who is her friend's little sister and a talented runner.

Winning Ticket tries to help and encourage Brian, especially through tough times.

Tosen Jordan

Her roommate and another athlete who gets along well with Winning Ticket.

They share fun times in the dorm and help each other with sports and training.

Maruzensky

An upperclassman who looks out for Winning Ticket, and they both help cheer up their teammates when needed.

Main Story Chapter 3

Winning Ticket is the main character in Main Story Chapter 3.

She wishes to win the Japanese Derby and gets recruited by the Sirius team trainer because of her passion.

She joins Sirius and starts the journey toward the Derby.

Anime Appearances

• In Season 1, she appears as "Chikezo" and runs in the Autumn Tenno Sho, dealing with nerves and hives.
• She later celebrates Silence Suzuka's return with other Umamusume.
• In the special anime "BNW's Oath," she is a main character with her friends BNW.
• In Season 2, her major Derby battle is shown in episode 9, where she wins against Biwa Hayahide and Narita Taishin.
• In episode 12, she runs in the Kikuka Sho and loses to Hayahide, who sets a new record.
• In episode 13, she celebrates Tokai Teio’s amazing comeback.
• She appears in Season 3 and in anime shorts like "Umayuru" and "Umayon," often starring in sports events, relay races, and fun contests.

Game Appearances

• In the Umamusume: Pretty Derby game, she is a ★1 training Umamusume from the start.
• She is cheerful, easily moved to tears, and always tries to support the Trainer as much as she can.
• Although not good at studying, if she believes in herself (like wearing her race outfit for a test), she can do amazingly well.
• She learns skills for both middle and long distances, focusing on the "Sashi" (off-the-pace) running style.
• Her game skills help her adapt to different races, especially after balancing updates.

Manga Appearances

• In various manga, she cheers for teammates, participates in races, and supports her friends with full energy.

Her famous lines include shouting, "Uoooooh! I'm so moved!" when excited or touched.

She calls herself "the Derby Umamusume" and dreams of being a Derby winner.

Her favorite subjects are all sports, and she is proud that her hair always shines.

She buys lots of tissues because she cries a lot.

Even her tail and ears show her feelings—it’s easy to tell if she’s happy or sad just by looking at them.

She always makes sure to check out the latest training outfits.

• "Uoooooh! I'm so moved!"
• "Me, me! I dream of becoming a Derby Umamusume! Oh, right, my name! I’m Winning Ticket, nice to meet you!"

The Real Racehorse Winning Ticket

The real Winning Ticket was a famous black horse born in 1990.

She was part of the famous "BNW" trio in the 1993 race season, along with Biwa Hayahide and Narita Taishin.

She won the Japanese Derby, fulfilling her jockey's dream after 19 tries.

Although she didn’t win much after the Derby, she became a breeding horse and lived a long, healthy life until 2023.

She was very friendly, loved by her caretakers, and stayed healthy even at an old age.

Even though she didn't fight much, she became the leader among horses just because of her looks.

She often ran around her pasture and ate carrots with lots of energy every day.

The Umamusume character’s kindness and cheerful ways are based on the real Winning Ticket’s personality.