Godolphin Barb is a character from the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby, introduced in the "Grand Masters - To the Successors -" training scenario. She is one of the Three Goddesses, famous for her gentle personality and blue-themed visual design. Godolphin Barb is modeled after a historic racehorse of the same name, known as one of the three founding stallions of the Thoroughbred breed. She is an AI focused on "love," serving as a wise and kind teacher who also gives tough challenges to help others grow. She loves cats and is often seen smiling with her eyes closed. Godolphin Barb's unique abilities impact game strategy, and her story is rooted in racehorse history, making her special in the Umamusume world.
Godolphin Barb has bright blue hair and blue-green eyes.
She is often shown with a gentle smile and closed eyes, giving her a calm and caring vibe.
Her main color is blue, matching her gentle and peaceful aura.
Her image color comes from the famous blue racing uniform of the Godolphin racing team.
She is gentle, loving, and acts as a graceful teacher.
She will comfort you but also give you challenges so you can grow.
Godolphin Barb is caring toward everyone, just like a goddess of love.
She smiles a lot, usually with her eyes gently closed.
She enjoys being around animals, especially cats, and sometimes uses them for animal therapy.
Godolphin Barb is a support AI with the title of "one of the Three Goddesses" from Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
She first appeared on February 22, 2023, in the "pakaTube!" and became part of the “Grand Masters” scenario.
She acts as a source of wisdom and inspiration for young Umamusume at the academy.
Her nickname is "Sham-chan," which comes from the horse’s childhood name, "Sham."
Godolphin Barb is based on the historic racehorse Godolphin Barb (also known as Godolphin Arabian), one of the three founding stallions of Thoroughbred horses.
She is respected as a goddess in the Umamusume world, and her statue stands in the Tracen Academy.
Her birthday is February 24, marking the day the AI introduced herself as one of the goddesses.
Godolphin Barb supports training as an AI.
Her wisdom skill lets all support cards in training give their skill hints in one turn.
If a support card gives no hints, your stats go up instead.
The number of skill hints you get in big races like the SWBC depends on the wisdom level you reached, widening your choices for skills.
Most choices involving her in the goddess support cards boost your Speed and Intelligence stats.
Godolphin Barb is friendly to all Umamusume.
She especially loves using cats during guidance, and also feels healed by them herself.
Her famous story is deeply tied to her love for a cat named Grimalkin from horse legends.
- Godolphin Barb’s childhood name was "Sham," and her name, as well as her image color, comes from both the historic horse and the real-life Godolphin racing team.
- She is said to have been difficult in personality but had a deep fondness for her cat.
- Her “animal therapy” and personal love for cats reflect real-life stories about the original horse’s love for a cat named Grimalkin.
- Godolphin Barb’s direct descendants among Umamusume are rare, but the first official direct descendant, Karst Light O, was introduced in the game in June 2024.
"Don't worry, relax. The sea gently embraces everything."
Debut in Grand Masters
Godolphin Barb first appears in the "Grand Masters - To the Successors -" scenario.
She introduces herself as Godolphin Barb and talks about the importance of bonds for Umamusume.
She promises to offer her power to help the players and other Umamusume grow stronger.
About Her Wisdom
Her wisdom (eichi) ability gives all support card skill hints in training during one turn.
If a support card gives no hint, you get stat increases instead.
The more knowledge you collect, the higher the stats rise.
Her wisdom may not boost stats as much at once compared to the others, but it gives lots of skill hints at once.
Raising her wisdom level increases the number of skill hints you get in big SWBC races, making skill selection easier.
Theme of Love and Trial
Godolphin Barb offers kindness but also sets trials to help others grow.
She comforts Umamusume and always keeps a gentle smile.
She loves cats, using them as part of her animal therapy, but feels the most relaxed when around cats herself.
Historical Legend
Godolphin Barb, also known as Godolphin Arabian, is one of the three stallions that started the Thoroughbred bloodline.
She was first called "Sham" as a foal and came to England from Tunis through France in 1729.
She had a mysterious life, left behind about 90 foals, and her grave is still in Gogmagog Hills, England.
Godolphin Barb was known to have a special bond with the cat Grimalkin; legends say when Grimalkin died, the horse was heartbroken.
Her bloodline spread through the famous descendant Matchem and continues in modern horses worldwide.
Influence in the Game
Godolphin Barb's legend influenced the goddess motif and training advice in Umamusume.
Her story is celebrated in children’s literature known as "King of the Wind."
Her legacy lives through the only direct descendant Umamusume, Karst Light O, and others whose family trees connect back to her line.
- Her catchphrase is: "A teacher full of gentle kindness."
- Her job is an AI who supports training.
- Her secret: She uses animal therapy (mainly cats) for guidance, but in truth, feels most healed herself.
- She is the model for the goddess statue at the Tracen Academy.
- Her presence brings calm, wisdom, and warmth to the world of Umamusume.
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