| Horse Derby | |
|---|---|
| Date | Spring Derby – Spring 18th
Autumn Derby – Autumn 18th |
| Time | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Location | Rose Plaza |
| Prizes | Medals, Power Berry, Truth Jewel |
Twice a year, on Spring 18th and Autumn 18th, the Horse Derby is held in Rose Plaza.
This popular festival allows you to either participate in a horse race with your own adult horse or bet on the outcomes of three different races to win Medals, which can be exchanged for exclusive and valuable prizes.
Requirements
To enter a horse into the race, it must be an adult. If you don’t have a horse or it isn’t fully grown, you can still attend the festival to place bets.
You can obtain a horse from Mugi on Spring 4th of your first year. It will take 90 days for your pony to mature into an adult.
Be sure to care for it daily by brushing and talking to it. Mugi will take the horse back if it doesn’t have at least 4 hearts of affection when he checks on it after 90 days.
The day before each Derby (Spring 17th and Autumn 17th), Mayor Thomas will visit your farm and ask if you want to enter your adult horse in the race. If you agree, he will take your horse for the day to prepare.
Event Details
To attend the festival, head to Rose Plaza between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM on the day of the Derby.
The event consists of three races. You can bet on all three, and if you’ve entered your own horse, you will race it in the third and final race.
Betting On Races
Speak to Mayor Thomas at the betting booth in the top-left corner of the plaza to buy betting tickets.
Tickets cost 50 G each and are converted into Medals for placing bets.
For each race, you will see a list of 4 horses and their odds (e.g., 3x, 15x).
The lower the number, the higher the chance that horse has of winning.
If you bet on the winning horse, your Medals will be multiplied by its odds. For example: betting 100 Medals on a horse with 10x odds will earn you 1,000 Medals if it wins.
How to Win the Race
When it’s time for the third race, you will control your horse in a minigame.
The goal is to manage your horse’s stamina to finish in first place. Repeatedly press the action button to speed up, but watch the heart-shaped stamina meter. If it depletes, your horse will slow down significantly.
A good strategy is to maintain a steady pace and use your bursts of speed strategically to overtake other horses.
If you slow down strategically when you’re way ahead, the stamina bar will fill back up slowly, and then you can run at full speed again.
Prizes & Benefits
The main goal of the Derby is to accumulate Medals, which can be exchanged for prizes by talking to Mayor Thomas.
The prize shop contains rare items, including a Power Berry and a Truth Jewel.
| Item | Medal Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
 Adamantite |
4 Medals | Needed for Makers |
 Matsutake |
10 Medals | Rare mushroom |
 Diamond |
14 Medals | Gemstone |
 Brooch |
18 Medals | Very profitable to sell |
 Necklace |
20 Medals | Good for gifts or selling |
 Sunblock |
30 Medals | Sellable cosmetic |
 Lotion |
35 Medals | Sellable cosmetic |
 Face Pack |
42 Medals | Sellable cosmetic |
 Perfume |
150 Medals | Available after buying Power Berry/Jewel |
 Dress |
250 Medals | Available after buying Power Berry/Jewel |
 Power Berry |
900 Medals | One-time purchase |
 Truth Jewel |
1000 Medals | One-time purchase |
Special Prizes
The first time you win the horse race, Mayor Thomas will give you a Power Berry, permanently increasing your stamina.
Combined with the Power Berry available for purchase in the prize shop, you can obtain two from your very first successful Derby.
Friendship Points
Simply attending the festival and speaking to villagers will also get you friendship points. Winning the race provides an even larger boost to FP.
| Action | FP Earned |
|---|---|
| Talking to a villager during the festival | +5 FP |
| Winning first place in the race | +20 FP |
