User:Zatias/Chocobo Racing/Lethal Race

Before the race, Sakura approaches you and explains the reason behind her disappearance. She was separated from her mother as a chick, and still wishes to find her. Her mother was once the fastest chocobo in the circuit and quit because of lack of challenge. Sakura hopes that bringing the fastest creatures in the land to race will draw her out of hiding.

This is probably the most difficult of the storyline races. Your main threat is a cactuar called ScorchingNeedle who spams a Speed Apple-like ability called Mad Dash towards the end of the race. The best way to beat him is to use a Pepper Biscuit with Final Spurt, or if your chocobo is bred for max speed, a Speed Apple. They both require some luck for victory.

The other competitors that cause problems are a Coeurl and Tiger, who use speed deteriorating AoE moves. This can work in your favor if your bird has a high RCP, as it will likely only slow the cactuar.