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Believe
Race record
28 starts: 10-3-5
Race entries
28
Gallery images
3
NicknamesSwift Craftsman of Perseverance
RoommateLucky Lilac
Height156 cm
Three Sizes72-54-77
WeightSolid build
Shoe Size23 cm
Calls SelfBoku
Calls TrainerTrainer-san
Believe is the kind of Uma Musume who lets her speed speak louder than words. Quiet, composed, and rarely one to seek the spotlight, she approaches racing with unwavering focus and confidence. Her calm expression can make her seem distant at first, but beneath that reserved exterior is an athlete driven by determination and an unshakable belief in her own abilities.
As a sprinter, Believe thrives on explosive acceleration and precise timing. She values efficiency over theatrics, preferring disciplined preparation and steady improvement to grand declarations. Her competitive spirit is strongest once the starting gates open, where every stride reflects careful training rather than emotion.
Despite her cool demeanour, Believe is dependable and sincere. She respects worthy rivals, quietly acknowledges hard work, and believes that consistent effort is what ultimately creates victory. Rather than chasing attention, she finds satisfaction in proving herself through results, making her someone others naturally come to trust.
Believe is a Senior Division student at Ritto Dormitory. Standing 150 cm tall, she has a compact, athletic build that perfectly suits her speciality in sprint races. She refers to herself as watashi, addresses her trainer as Trainer-san, and is voiced by Aya Suzaki.
Several details from her official profile reinforce her disciplined personality. She enjoys collecting comfortable cushions, dislikes unnecessary noise, and relaxes by quietly watching the night sky. Before important races she takes a moment to organise her thoughts, preferring calm concentration over elaborate routines. Even small habits reflect her practical outlook, showing someone who believes preparation is just as important as natural talent.
Her design mirrors this philosophy. Believe wears a modern athletic outfit inspired by sprint competition, featuring a cropped racing jacket and lightweight training gear that emphasise speed and mobility. Her asymmetrical silver hair, striking pink-orange eyes, and distinctive white blaze give her a sharp, memorable appearance while reinforcing her cool, focused image.
Although she rarely wears her emotions on her sleeve, Believe's quiet confidence and relentless work ethic leave a lasting impression. She demonstrates that true strength does not always need dramatic displays—sometimes it is simply the certainty that every step has prepared you for the finish line.
Sources
- https://umamusu.wiki/Believe
- https://gametora.com/umamusume/characters/109501-believe
- https://umamusume.com/characters/
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28 starts
10 wins
18 podiums
4 seasons
1st
2nd
3rd
2000
2001
2002
2003
Nov 11
3yo DBT
Finished 1st · Maiden · at Kyoto · over 1200m
Dec 10
3yo ALW (1 Win)
Finished 6th · Pre-OP · at Hanshin · over 1600m
Jan 06
WAKANA SHO ALW (1 Win)
Finished 9th · Pre-OP · at Kyoto · over 1200m
Jan 27
KANZAKURA SHO ALW (1 Win)
Finished 4th · Pre-OP · at Kyoto · over 1200m
Mar 17
JIJI PRESS HAI FLOWER CUP
Finished 8th · G3 · at Nakayama · over 1800m
May 04
AZUSA SHO ALW (1 Win)
Finished 3rd · Pre-OP · at Kyoto · over 1600m
May 19
3yo ALW (1 Win)
Finished 1st · Pre-OP · at Chukyo · over 1200m
Jun 10
CHUNICHI SPORTS SHO FALCON STAKES
Finished 9th · G3 · at Chukyo · over 1200m
Nov 10
DAIGO TOKUBETSU ALW (2 Win)
Finished 1st · Pre-OP · at Kyoto · over 1200m
Dec 15
SAKASEGAWA STAKES ALW (3 Win)
Finished 3rd · Pre-OP · at Hanshin · over 1600m
Feb 17
YAMASHIRO STAKES ALW (3 Win)
Finished 2nd · Pre-OP · at Kyoto · over 1200m
Mar 10
MUKOGAWA STAKES ALW (3 Win)
Finished 3rd · Pre-OP · at Hanshin · over 1600m
Mar 24
FUNABASHI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
Finished 3rd · Pre-OP · at Nakayama · over 1200m
Apr 14
YODOYABASHI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
Finished 1st · Pre-OP · at Hanshin · over 1200m
May 12
KEIO HAI SPRING CUP
Finished 3rd · G2 · at Tokyo · over 1400m
Jun 08
TV AICHI OPEN OP
Finished 7th · OP · at Chukyo · over 1200m
Jul 20
SASEBO STAKES ALW (3 Win)
Finished 1st · Pre-OP · at Kokura · over 1200m
Aug 17
KITAKYUSHU TANKYORI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
Finished 1st · Pre-OP · at Kokura · over 1200m
Sep 08
CENTAUR STAKES
Finished 1st · G3 · at Hanshin · over 1200m
Sep 29
SPRINTERS STAKES
Finished 1st · G1 · at Ngt · over 1200m
Dec 15
HONG KONG SPRINT
Finished 12th · G1 · at Hong Kong · over 1000m
Mar 02
HANKYU HAI
Finished 9th · G3 · at Hanshin · over 1200m
Mar 30
TAKAMATSUNOMIYA KINEN
Finished 1st · G1 · at Chukyo · over 1200m
May 18
KEIO HAI SPRING CUP
Finished 8th · G2 · at Tokyo · over 1400m
Jun 08
YASUDA KINEN
Finished 12th · G1 · at Tokyo · over 1600m
Jul 06
HAKODATE SPRINT STAKES
Finished 1st · G3 · at Hakodate · over 1200m
Sep 14
CENTAUR STAKES
Finished 2nd · G3 · at Hanshin · over 1200m
Oct 05
SPRINTERS STAKES
Finished 2nd · G1 · at Nakayama · over 1200m
Foaled1998-04-26
SexMare
ColourBay
TrainerShigeki Matsumoto
OwnerKoji Maeda
BreederUemizu Bokujo
SireSunday Silence
DamGreat Christine
DamsireDanzig
Record28 starts: 10-3-5
Believe (ビリーヴ) was a Japanese bay mare of the late 1990s and early 2000s whose racing career was built around pure sprinting speed. Foaled on April 26, 1998, she was bred by Uemizu Bokujo, raced in the colors of Koji Maeda, and was trained from Ritto by Shigeki Matsumoto. In an era when top-class Japanese racing was increasingly deep and competitive, Believe made her name as a specialist at the short distances and retired as a proven Group 1 winner.
Her pedigree combined major international influences. She was by Sunday Silence, the breed-shaping sire whose impact on Japanese racing was immense, and out of Great Christine, a daughter of Danzig. That cross gave Believe a background that blended elite Japanese sire power with a strong international female line. She was evidently well regarded from the start, bringing ¥63.00 million at the 1998 Select Sale, and she came from a family that also included siblings such as Log Cabin, Daiwa Magic, and Air Stevia.
On the track, Believe developed into a high-class sprinter and earned ¥460.31 million in JRA prize money. The peak of her career came in the 2002 Sprinters Stakes (G1), the signature top-level success that defined her record and secured her place among Japan’s leading speed mares of her time. Her profile is that of a horse who excelled in a specialist role rather than across a wide range of distances: she was a sprinter first and foremost, and her best form came when her speed could be used to full effect.
Her consistency and class were further recognized when she was named JRA Best Older Filly or Mare in 2003. That award underlined that her reputation rested on more than a single headline victory; she was considered one of the standout older mares in training in Japan. For a mare campaigned in the sprint division, that kind of recognition speaks to the quality of her performances and the regard in which she was held.
Believe is now retired, remembered as a top-class Japanese sprint mare with a Group 1 victory, substantial earnings, and a pedigree that reflected some of the most important bloodlines in modern racing. Her career offers a concise but impressive picture: an expensive sales yearling, a daughter of Sunday Silence who fulfilled high expectations, and a mare who reached the summit of Japan’s sprint scene.
Sources
| Date | Race | Grade | Course | Going | Dist | Pos | Draw | Jockey | Wgt | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-10-05 |
SPRINTERS STAKES
|
G1 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 2 | 11 | K.Ando | 55.0 kg | 2.2 | 1:08.0 |
| 2003-09-14 |
CENTAUR STAKES
|
G3 | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 2 | 2 | K.Ando | 57.0 kg | 1.8 | 1:07.8 |
| 2003-07-06 |
HAKODATE SPRINT STAKES
|
G3 | Hakodate (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 7 | K.Ando | 56.0 kg | 1.7 | 1:09.3 |
| 2003-06-08 |
YASUDA KINEN
|
G1 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 12 | 5 | K.Ando | 56.0 kg | 22.4 | 1:32.8 |
| 2003-05-18 |
KEIO HAI SPRING CUP
|
G2 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 1400 m | 8 | 9 | K.Ando | 57.0 kg | 6.9 | 1:21.8 |
| 2003-03-30 |
TAKAMATSUNOMIYA KINEN
|
G1 | Chukyo (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 1 | K.Ando | 55.0 kg | 10.1 | 1:08.1 |
| 2003-03-02 |
HANKYU HAI
|
G3 | Hanshin (JP) | Good to Soft | 1200 m | 9 | 10 | Yutaka Take | 57.0 kg | 3.7 | 1:09.6 |
| 2002-12-15 |
HONG KONG SPRINT
|
G1 | Hong Kong (JP) | Good | 1000 m | 12 | 11 | Yutaka Take | 55.5 kg | 0.0 | 0:58.1 |
| 2002-09-29 |
SPRINTERS STAKES
|
G1 | Ngt (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 4 | Yutaka Take | 55.0 kg | 2.2 | 1:07.7 |
| 2002-09-08 |
CENTAUR STAKES
|
G3 | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 1 | Yasunari Iwata | 54.0 kg | 2.0 | 1:07.1 |
| 2002-08-17 |
KITAKYUSHU TANKYORI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Kokura (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 6 | Yasunari Iwata | 56.0 kg | 2.0 | 1:07.8 |
| 2002-07-20 |
SASEBO STAKES ALW (3 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Kokura (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 10 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 56.0 kg | 1.9 | 1:07.7 |
| 2002-06-08 |
TV AICHI OPEN OP
|
OP | Chukyo (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 7 | 9 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 53.0 kg | 1.9 | 1:09.3 |
| 2002-05-12 |
KEIO HAI SPRING CUP
|
G2 | Tokyo (JP) | Good | 1400 m | 3 | 17 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 55.0 kg | 14.9 | 1:20.5 |
| 2002-04-14 |
YODOYABASHI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 14 | Yasunari Iwata | 54.0 kg | 3.9 | 1:07.7 |
| 2002-03-24 |
FUNABASHI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 3 | 6 | K.Ando | 54.0 kg | 2.5 | 1:08.2 |
| 2002-03-10 |
MUKOGAWA STAKES ALW (3 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 3 | 15 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 54.0 kg | 5.3 | 1:34.0 |
| 2002-02-17 |
YAMASHIRO STAKES ALW (3 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Kyoto (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 2 | 2 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 54.0 kg | 3.7 | 1:08.2 |
| 2001-12-15 |
SAKASEGAWA STAKES ALW (3 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 3 | 12 | F.Komaki | 53.0 kg | 8.5 | 1:34.2 |
| 2001-11-10 |
DAIGO TOKUBETSU ALW (2 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Kyoto (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 2 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 53.0 kg | 8.5 | 1:08.8 |
| 2001-06-10 |
CHUNICHI SPORTS SHO FALCON STAKES
|
G3 | Chukyo (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 9 | 6 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 53.0 kg | 19.9 | 1:09.6 |
| 2001-05-19 |
3yo ALW (1 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Chukyo (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 4 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 53.0 kg | 4.4 | 1:08.3 |
| 2001-05-04 |
AZUSA SHO ALW (1 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Kyoto (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 3 | 18 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 53.0 kg | 6.9 | 1:34.9 |
| 2001-03-17 |
JIJI PRESS HAI FLOWER CUP
|
G3 | Nakayama (JP) | Good | 1800 m | 8 | 14 | J.Horai | 53.0 kg | 22.7 | 1:51.1 |
| 2001-01-27 |
KANZAKURA SHO ALW (1 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Kyoto (JP) | Heavy | 1200 m | 4 | 8 | M.Matsunaga | 53.0 kg | 8.4 | 1:12.1 |
| 2001-01-06 |
WAKANA SHO ALW (1 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Kyoto (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 9 | 10 | M.Matsunaga | 53.0 kg | 6.9 | 1:14.8 |
| 2000-12-10 |
3yo ALW (1 Win)
|
Pre-OP | Hanshin (JP) | Good | 1600 m | 6 | 1 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 53.0 kg | 3.8 | 1:36.6 |
| 2000-11-11 |
3yo DBT
|
Maiden | Kyoto (JP) | Good | 1200 m | 1 | 2 | Yuichi Fukunaga | 53.0 kg | 1.5 | 1:10.5 |
SPRINTERS STAKES
2003-10-05 · Nakayama (JP)
2
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
11
Jockey
K.Ando
Weight
55.0 kg
SP
2.2
Time
1:08.0
Also in this race
CENTAUR STAKES
2003-09-14 · Hanshin (JP)
2
Grade
G3
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
2
Jockey
K.Ando
Weight
57.0 kg
SP
1.8
Time
1:07.8
Also in this race
HAKODATE SPRINT STAKES
2003-07-06 · Hakodate (JP)
1
Grade
G3
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
7
Jockey
K.Ando
Weight
56.0 kg
SP
1.7
Time
1:09.3
YASUDA KINEN
2003-06-08 · Tokyo (JP)
12
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
5
Jockey
K.Ando
Weight
56.0 kg
SP
22.4
Time
1:32.8
Also in this race
KEIO HAI SPRING CUP
2003-05-18 · Tokyo (JP)
8
Grade
G2
Going
Good
Distance
1400 m
Draw
9
Jockey
K.Ando
Weight
57.0 kg
SP
6.9
Time
1:21.8
TAKAMATSUNOMIYA KINEN
2003-03-30 · Chukyo (JP)
1
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
1
Jockey
K.Ando
Weight
55.0 kg
SP
10.1
Time
1:08.1
HANKYU HAI
2003-03-02 · Hanshin (JP)
9
Grade
G3
Going
Good to Soft
Distance
1200 m
Draw
10
Jockey
Yutaka Take
Weight
57.0 kg
SP
3.7
Time
1:09.6
HONG KONG SPRINT
2002-12-15 · Hong Kong (JP)
12
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
1000 m
Draw
11
Jockey
Yutaka Take
Weight
55.5 kg
SP
0.0
Time
0:58.1
SPRINTERS STAKES
2002-09-29 · Ngt (JP)
1
Grade
G1
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
4
Jockey
Yutaka Take
Weight
55.0 kg
SP
2.2
Time
1:07.7
CENTAUR STAKES
2002-09-08 · Hanshin (JP)
1
Grade
G3
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
1
Jockey
Yasunari Iwata
Weight
54.0 kg
SP
2.0
Time
1:07.1
Also in this race
KITAKYUSHU TANKYORI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
2002-08-17 · Kokura (JP)
1
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
6
Jockey
Yasunari Iwata
Weight
56.0 kg
SP
2.0
Time
1:07.8
SASEBO STAKES ALW (3 Win)
2002-07-20 · Kokura (JP)
1
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
10
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
56.0 kg
SP
1.9
Time
1:07.7
TV AICHI OPEN OP
2002-06-08 · Chukyo (JP)
7
Grade
OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
9
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
1.9
Time
1:09.3
Also in this race
KEIO HAI SPRING CUP
2002-05-12 · Tokyo (JP)
3
Grade
G2
Going
Good
Distance
1400 m
Draw
17
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
55.0 kg
SP
14.9
Time
1:20.5
Also in this race
YODOYABASHI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
2002-04-14 · Hanshin (JP)
1
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
14
Jockey
Yasunari Iwata
Weight
54.0 kg
SP
3.9
Time
1:07.7
FUNABASHI STAKES ALW (3 Win)
2002-03-24 · Nakayama (JP)
3
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
6
Jockey
K.Ando
Weight
54.0 kg
SP
2.5
Time
1:08.2
MUKOGAWA STAKES ALW (3 Win)
2002-03-10 · Hanshin (JP)
3
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
15
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
54.0 kg
SP
5.3
Time
1:34.0
YAMASHIRO STAKES ALW (3 Win)
2002-02-17 · Kyoto (JP)
2
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
2
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
54.0 kg
SP
3.7
Time
1:08.2
SAKASEGAWA STAKES ALW (3 Win)
2001-12-15 · Hanshin (JP)
3
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
12
Jockey
F.Komaki
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
8.5
Time
1:34.2
DAIGO TOKUBETSU ALW (2 Win)
2001-11-10 · Kyoto (JP)
1
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
2
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
8.5
Time
1:08.8
CHUNICHI SPORTS SHO FALCON STAKES
2001-06-10 · Chukyo (JP)
9
Grade
G3
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
6
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
19.9
Time
1:09.6
Also in this race
3yo ALW (1 Win)
2001-05-19 · Chukyo (JP)
1
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
4
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
4.4
Time
1:08.3
AZUSA SHO ALW (1 Win)
2001-05-04 · Kyoto (JP)
3
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
18
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
6.9
Time
1:34.9
JIJI PRESS HAI FLOWER CUP
2001-03-17 · Nakayama (JP)
8
Grade
G3
Going
Good
Distance
1800 m
Draw
14
Jockey
J.Horai
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
22.7
Time
1:51.1
KANZAKURA SHO ALW (1 Win)
2001-01-27 · Kyoto (JP)
4
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Heavy
Distance
1200 m
Draw
8
Jockey
M.Matsunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
8.4
Time
1:12.1
WAKANA SHO ALW (1 Win)
2001-01-06 · Kyoto (JP)
9
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
10
Jockey
M.Matsunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
6.9
Time
1:14.8
3yo ALW (1 Win)
2000-12-10 · Hanshin (JP)
6
Grade
Pre-OP
Going
Good
Distance
1600 m
Draw
1
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
3.8
Time
1:36.6
3yo DBT
2000-11-11 · Kyoto (JP)
1
Grade
Maiden
Going
Good
Distance
1200 m
Draw
2
Jockey
Yuichi Fukunaga
Weight
53.0 kg
SP
1.5
Time
1:10.5
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