In a flashback, a young Tokai Teio sees the undefeated Symboli Rudolf win the Japanese Derby and extend her streak. Tokai Teio asks her during a press conference on how she can emulate her. Symboli Rudolf and Maruzensky suggest she enroll at Tracen to develop her talents through effort and luck. In the present, Tokai Teio maintains an undefeated winning streak and trains for the Japanese Derby as part of achieving the Triple Crown like Symboli Rudolf. After helping out young Umamusume at Tracen'
Tokai Teio and the Trainer learn from a doctor that she suffered a leg fracture and will not race until the next spring. Despite being advised on making a full recovery, Tokai Teio is determined to race in the Kikuka-shō, prompting the Trainer to develop a regimen to support her endeavors. Tokai Teio trains for the Kikuka-shō with Team Spica and gradually runs again, but realizes she will not recover in time. She reluctantly pulls out of the Kikuka-shō, voiding her chance to achieve the Triple C
Team Spica celebrates New Year's and prays for good luck, with Tokai Teio reiterating her revised goal and Mejiro McQueen setting her sights to win the Spring Tenno Sho for the second time. Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen are selected for accolades, and the Trainer advises them on facing stronger opponents. Tokai Teio also decides to race in the Spring Tenno Sho, as she and Mejiro McQueen reminisce on their first meetings before Team Spica. Mejiro McQueen races at the Hanshin Daishoten during heav
Tokai Teio makes her comeback at the Osaka Hai and wins, building up excitement for her upcoming duel with Mejiro McQueen at the Spring Tenno Sho. The Trainer also develops separate training sessions for Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen upon acknowledging the circumstances, with Team Spica assisting both racers. While training, Team Spica watches the Satsuki Shō, where they find undefeated Umamusume Mihono Bourbon win the race. Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen become determined to train harder. In the
Discussions are being made whether Tokai Teio or Mejiro McQueen will win the Spring Tenno Sho, as both racers reach their full potential thanks to the Trainer's guidance. The Trainer then wonders how the race will play out for Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen, noting that Mejiro McQueen has the advantage over its long distance. On the day of the race, Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen bid each other good luck before entering the racetrack. The Spring Tenno Sho begins after a short delay, and Tokai Teio
After suffering a second leg fracture following the race, Tokai Teio becomes aimless upon failing to achieve the Triple Crown and remain undefeated. Tokai Teio also learns that Mejiro McQueen is undergoing rehabilitation from sustaining injuries. As Tokai Teio continues resting, she sees numerous Umamusume distinguish themselves, like Mejiro Palmer winning the Takarazuka Kinen and Rice Shower defeating Mihono Bourbon at the Kikuka-shō. Tokai Teio tries racing again as a new year passes, though s
Mejiro McQueen returns to racing and prepares to secure a third consecutive win at the Spring Tenno Sho, though she is advised to watch out for Rice Shower. However, Rice Shower hesitates on running in the race against Mejiro McQueen. Tokai Teio and Team Spica ask Rice Shower on her reasons, learning that she fears of souring public opinion again after denying Mihono Bourbon the Triple Crown at the Kikuka-shō. Tokai Teio enlists Mihono Bourbon's help, and they try to convince Rice Shower to run
Mejiro McQueen takes Rice Shower's offer in stride, and they both train for the Spring Tenno Sho. Rice Shower then begins training alone to mentally strengthen herself. On the day of the Spring Tenno Sho, the audience highly anticipates Mejiro McQueen's victory, as Mejiro McQueen nervously finds a determined Rice Shower before entering the racetrack. The race begins, and the Trainer suspects Mejiro McQueen is wary about Rice Shower. Upon approaching the final stretch, Mejiro McQueen gains first
Tokai Teio also decides to run in the Takarazuka Kinen as her full return to racing and trains hard with Mejiro McQueen. Tokai Teio later opens up to Symboli Rudolf on her renewed passion to race thanks to Mejiro McQueen's support. During training, however, Tokai Teio suffers a serious leg fracture; her doctor remarks that as it is her third injury, it may irrevocably alter her running potential when she recovers. Tokai Teio tries to keep her head up high after Mejiro McQueen wins the Takarazuka
Tokai Teio, seeing no more reason to keep racing, tells the Trainer and Symboli Rudolf of her plans to quit from Team Spica. The Trainer hesitantly accepts her wishes and suggests she hold a farewell concert at an upcoming fan festival in Tracen. Team Spica and Symboli Rudolf help in setting up the concert, while Tokai Teio practices with her healed leg. At the concert, Tokai Teio instead finds the Trainer, Team Spica, and a large group of her fans passionately wishing for her return, as Team Ca
Tokai Teio trains to regain her performance, much to the Trainer's relief. Tokai Teio also observes their rivals, who have improved during her hiatus and include Mejiro Palmer, Rice Shower, Team BNW's Biwa Hayahide and Winning Ticket, and Team Canopus' Nice Nature and Matikanetannhauser. After receiving advice from Nice Nature, Tokai Teio thanks the Trainer and Team Spica for helping her, though Tokai Teio unusually struggles expressing gratitude towards Mejiro McQueen. Realizing that she treats
Mejiro McQueen undertakes solo training sessions, as Tokai Teio continues to rest and sees Biwa Hayahide dominate at the Kikuka-shō. Worried about her condition, Mejiro McQueen gets herself checked. Sometime later, Tokai Teio learns to her shock that Mejiro McQueen has gone missing after learning she developed a leg disease. Mejiro McQueen pushes herself to train despite her affliction out of a desire to fulfill her promise to Tokai Teio before collapsing in pain. Tokai Teio finds Mejiro McQueen
Despite not racing for a year and facing stiff competition, Tokai Teio insists on running in the Arima Kinen to fulfill her promise to Mejiro McQueen. The Trainer and Team Spica, moved by her determination, train Tokai Teio. Symboli Rudolf visits Tokai Teio and gives her motivation to race towards what she believes in. Mejiro McQueen travels to the racetrack just as the Arima Kinen begins, and Tokai Teio feels her rivals' determination to win. Against all odds, Tokai Teio surges past Biwa Hayahi