Uma Musume Player Buys Real Racehorse After Getting Hooked on the Game
The mobile and PC game Uma Musume Pretty Derby has been gaining more and more popularity worldwide, especially after its Steam release. While most fans stick to training their digital horse girls, one dedicated player decided to take things a step further—by buying an actual racehorse!
Uma Musume Player Buys Real Racehorse After Getting Hooked on the Game
Reddit user Oxijinn made waves online after sharing photos of his real-life racehorse, Jax Belle, just a few hours ago on the r/UmaMusume subreddit. Alongside the images, he wrote:
“After playing Uma Musume for so long and really enjoying it, I decided to invest in a real racehorse—because why not? If I can train a virtual horse girl, I might as well put money into a real one. Her name is Jax Belle and she had her first race last Friday.”
Here’s a glimpse at Jax Belle:
In the comments, Oxijinn mentioned that Jax Belle finished last in her first race. Unfortunately, she also suffered a minor injury during the event. According to her owner, she’ll be resting for about three weeks before getting back on track—literally.
Despite the setback, fellow Uma Musume fans showed overwhelming support in the replies. Some even said they plan to follow Jax Belle’s racing career from now on.
The case of Oxijinn is far from isolated. The Steam release of Uma Musume Pretty Derby seems to have sparked a new wave of appreciation for horse racing. One Reddit commenter put it best:
“To be honest, before Uma Musume, I thought horse racing events like the Kentucky Derby were just an excuse for rich people to show off. But this game gave me a whole new perspective on how intense training is—and how amazing these animals are.”
It’s fascinating to see how a mobile game inspired by real-life racehorses is leading fans to explore the real sport. Will more players follow Oxijinn’s lead and turn their virtual passion into a real-life investment?
Only time will tell—but Jax Belle now has fans rooting for her in both digital and real worlds.
