Win Variation is a hardworking Umamusume who always stands back up after facing challenges. She has bright reddish hair styled in twin braids with red and black ribbons, and she wears a white and red ear cover. She dearly wants to be seen as a rival by Orfevre, whom she admires greatly, but also has complicated feelings because of always losing to her. Win Variation is roommates with Cheval Grand, has a gentle yet determined personality, and sometimes ends her sentences with "ssu." Her story is filled with effort, setbacks, and the drive to become the "principal"—the star of her own tale.
Win Variation has long, bright red hair tied into narrow twin braids at the back using red and black ribbons.
Her bangs partly cover her left eye, giving her a mysterious look.
She wears white and red covers on both ears, and a feather-like decoration between her right eye and ear.
There’s a thin white streak of hair on her forehead.
Her outfit is called "Dramatic Tutu," inspired by ballet costumes and her owner's racing colors: mainly red with three vertical black lines and white frills.
The skirt is stiff like a ballet tutu and she wears tights on her legs.
Her usual clothes are shown in the game as well.
Height: 159cm
Weight: Currently gaining
Bust: 76cm, Waist: 55cm, Hip: 80cm
Shoe size: 23.5cm on both feet
Win Variation is caring, diligent, and keeps trying no matter how many times she loses.
She wants to be the main character—a "principal"—in her own story.
Even though she gets disappointed like anyone else, she always stands up again.
She sometimes adds "ssu" to her speech, showing a sports spirit.
She is cool and calm most of the time, but can become emotional, especially when it comes to Orfevre.
Despite being called Orfevre's "understander," she herself doesn't always understand her own feelings.
Win Variation is part of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, based on the real-life racehorse "Win Variation."
She was released in celebration of the game's third anniversary in February 2024.
Her motif is a stablemate famous for being a "silver collector," finishing second behind Orfevre many times.
In the real world, "Win Variation" was famous for solid results and always being near the top, especially in races with Orfevre.
Her character also has ballet elements, taking inspiration from her name’s origin (a ballet solo) and from her mother, "Super Ballerina."
In her story, her father was a top ballet dancer, and she once aimed to shine as a "principal" on stage like him, but changed her dream to becoming a star Umamusume after feeling limited in ballet.
Her specialties include watermelon splitting and flexibility exercises.
She is sensitive to classical music with her ears.
She is not good at contemporary dance or walking like a model.
She learned how to care for her hooves from her mother.
She is currently in the high school division and stays in the Ritto Dorm.
Her tail: She feels awkward when people touch it but does not mind it much.
She shares a room with Cheval Grand and has a mentoring, caring relationship with her.
She admires Orfevre but wishes to be seen as her rival, leading to both admiration and envy.
She is considered Orfevre’s "understander" because she can predict Orfevre’s actions so well that even other students notice.
Her relationship with Verxina is friendly, and they often encourage each other.
She cannot agree with Sounds of Earth's approach of racing for the experience rather than just for the win.
"I'll show you! Hard work always pays off!"
- She has a rule about never leaving shijimi (small clams) uneaten.
- She can walk with her eyes closed in places she knows well.
- She loves apples so much that she feels it’s unworthy to drink 100% apple juice.
- The real-life Win Variation horse does not like apples, but she was born and works as a stallion in Aomori, which is famous for apples.
Striving for the Principal Role
Win Variation longs to be the main star, inspired by her father’s ballet success.
She dedicated herself to ballet at first, but decided to pursue a career as an Umamusume after realizing her limits in ballet.
Rivalry with Orfevre
She constantly chased after Orfevre throughout her school and racing days, always finishing second to her.
Despite her struggle, she developed a deep understanding of Orfevre and was uniquely able to read her behaviors.
Overcoming Setbacks
Win Variation faced many injuries and setbacks, even considering retirement when she couldn’t win against Orfevre, especially after a major race that Orfevre dominated.
Growth Through Friendship
She shares many moments of encouragement and friendship with Cheval Grand and Verxina, supporting each other in difficult times.
The Games
In the game, Win Variation is a difficult character to raise because of the strong rivals she faces, especially Orfevre and Buena Vista, who are set to be very strong opponents in her story mode.
The Horse’s Story
The real "Win Variation" was also a constant runner-up to Orfevre, known for her reliability and skill despite rarely taking first place.
She eventually retired and became a stallion in Aomori, helping the local horse community.
- Her special solo song is "Doko made Hashireba" ("How Far Must I Run"), about putting everything she feels, including her frustrations, into her strength.
- Famous for her persistence and overcoming challenges, her story is closely tied to overcoming feelings of inferiority and striving for the spotlight.
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