Stay Gold
A character in Umamusume Pretty Derby, Stay Gold is an open-minded wanderer with a passion for spontaneous travel, deeply admired by the academy's most eccentric horse girls for her calm, philosophical nature.
Overview
A character in Umamusume Pretty Derby, Stay Gold is an open-minded wanderer with a passion for spontaneous travel, deeply admired by the academy's most eccentric horse girls for her calm, philosophical nature.
Appearance
Standing at a petite height of 142 cm, Stay Gold has horse ears and a tail. She features long black hair with lighter streaks, styled in an untamed low ponytail with long sideburns, and half-lidded dark eyes. Her outfit includes an off-shoulder black coat with a sailor collar and bowtie, accompanied by an armband, white gloves, black pantyhose, short boots, and an ear bow accessory.
Personality
Driven by intense curiosity and a passion for wandering, Stay Gold frequently sets off on abrupt, grueling journeys and remains away for long periods. She maintains an aloof, composed demeanor, viewing the world through a philosophical lens. Her idiosyncratic charm naturally draws in quirky peers, making her a figures universally cherished by those around her.
Abilities
She possesses a unique metabolism that prevents her from gaining weight regardless of her food intake. Her physical strength is marked by extraordinarily powerful hind legs, enabling her to stand upright and walk forward. In races, she demonstrates explosive late-stage acceleration during the home stretch, though her running style is prone to veering left.
Background
Over a long racing career spanning 50 starts, Stay Gold frequently finished second or third in high-profile events, building a reputation for collecting silver and bronze medals. After ending a three-year winless streak at the 2000 Meguro Kinen, she competed internationally in 2001, winning the Dubai Sheema Classic and triumphing in her retirement race at the Hong Kong Vase to secure her first G1 victory.
Relationships
At Tracen Academy, Stay Gold shares a room with Gold Ship. She is held in high regard by prominent members of the Gold Family, including Dream Journey, Orfevre, and Nakayama Festa. Throughout her competitive career, she forged notable rivalries with major figures of her era, such as Special Week, T.M. Opera O, and Mejiro McQueen.
Trivia
The name Stay Gold originates from Stevie Wonder's song of the same title, featured in the 1983 movie The Outsiders. The title Golden Journey (黄金旅程) was assigned by the Hong Kong Jockey Club during her overseas campaign, becoming widely adopted in Japan due to how fittingly it described her dramatic career.
