#chocobo!

Chocobo race (name / catch-phrase): Seasonal Gold Saucer race Location: Thanalan / Sagolii road Weather: Sunny sky Special: nothing

Racing Results: Syndicate Racer – Ulalala Lala Running Berserker – A’nura Nahar Ul’dahn Gold – X’mimiteh Lhim Heavenly High – Warulo Rulo Cactuar Glory – Elisabeth Harrow Why so kweh? – Annabelle Greene Desert Hopper – U’donna Werun Little Winner – Lorola Lola Diving Feathers – U’linka Werun Big Chirper – Glymwynn Fjorlsn

Quick summary: The Syndicate Racer triumphed once again! Yes, that’s probably rigged. The name is not really subtle and the recent races in Thanalan show this. But nobody speaks up and everybody accepts it. What the Syndicate gains from it? Who knows! So most people do not really care about the first place as that place is burned anyway.

How it went for Mimiteh: She is back! After her last not so glorious race, the grumpy Seeker jockey was close to finishing second place. She definitely was out to rectify her previous failure. And she nearly succeeded! It was a close call, but in the end her rival for second place, another Seeker, distracted the Ul’dahn gold with a tossed Chysahl Green. Sometimes the simple tricks are the most effective.

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Upcoming race: Seasonal Gold Saucer race Location: La Noscea

Chocobo race (name / catch-phrase): “High spirited racing” Location: Shroud / Tranquil Paths / Gridania Weather: Rainy (Day 1) / Rainy (Day 2) / Foggy (Day 3) / Clear (Day 4) / Clear (Day 5) Special: Tournament with 5 days of consecutive races

Racing Results:

1. Heavenly High – Warulo Rulo 2. Running Berserker – A’nura Nahar 3. Ul’dahn Gold – X’mimiteh Lhim 4. Inspired Speed – Tehwa’ran Ora 5. Clear Skyfall – Chester Roefield 6. Falling Meteor – Aaron Fyth 7. Walking Tree – Raging Boulder 8. Little Winner – Lorola Lora 9. Why so kweh? – Annabelle Greene 10. Big Chirper – Glymwynn Fjorlsn

Quick summary: This was an unusual race and not part of an on-going series or the season. The annual “High spirited racing” tournament in the Shroud. Several consecutive races with some weird point system for each race. In the end, points were added and the final results are as seen above. Also, special rules (very strict) to keep the spirits calm. Who could know racing could be this complicated?

How it went for Mimiteh: Surprisingly well! She complained a bit before about the weather. And to be fair, weather in the Shroud indeed is challenging for her and her chocobo. And the first three days were hard for them. But in the end, it cleared up and they finally managed to gain more points. Not enough to win, but still – a remarkable result especially in the Shroud! One of the best for the grumpy chocobo jockey in a long time. Commentators even commented on how she seemed in a way better form than she used to be – even more relentless in her pursuits and more aggressive.

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Upcoming race: Seasonal Gold Saucer race Location: Thanalan / Sagolii Road

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Chocobo race (name / catch-phrase): "Spring Feathers Tournament" Location: Thanalan Weather: Cloudy (Day 1) / Rainy (Day 2) / Cloudy (Day 3) Special: nothing

Racing Results: 1. Desert Hopper – U’donna Werun 2. Inspired Speed – Tehwa’ran Ora 3. Clear Skyfall – Chester Roefield 4. Wild Beak – Soh’rae Quor 5. Ul’dahn Gold – X’mimiteh Lhim 6. Stormy Cannon – U’hym Tia 7. Falling Meteor – Eron Fyth 8. Cactuar Glory – Elisabeth Harrow 9. Why so kweh? – Annabelle Greene 10. Big Chirper – Glymwynn Fjorlsn

Quick summary: Another longer tournament - this time three days in a row. The "Spring Feathers Tournament" takes place on a very scenic route in Thanalan. Several days before the tournament, people have to clean up the tracks and take care of some cactuars in the vicinity. The area is a usually not that harsh terrain and climate. It is still hot, but not as hot as the Sagolii. Unusual weather activity this time for Thanalan!

How it went for Mimiteh: This could have gone better for Mimiteh! Somehow she "only" placed fifth place even though this was more or less on her home terrain. It was not because she was too confident. A commentator said, the grumpy jockey seemed a bit distracted as if she was not able to focus completely on the races. Or maybe it was the unusual weather causing her problems She still did well and she made some daring plays, even getting close to being disqualified. It was a rather desperate attempt at placing better. Yet, it did not work as much as she had hoped. So, at least she got the entertainment part right! Esper Enterprises - her sponsor - should still get their money's worth.

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Upcoming race: Seasonal Gold Saucer race Location: Thanalan / Sagolii Road

Chocobo race (name / catch-phrase): Seasonal Gold Saucer race Location: Thanalan Weather: Sunny sky Special: nothing

Racing Results: Syndicate Racer – Ulalala Lala Ul’dahn Gold – X’mimiteh Lhim Stormy Cannon – U’hym Tia Running Berserker – A’nura Nahar Why so kweh? – Annabelle Greene Cactuar Glory – Elisabeth Harrow Desert Hopper – U’donna Werun Falling Meteor – Eron Fyth Wild Beak – Soh’rae Quor Big Chirper – Glymwynn Fjorlsn

Quick summary: Another race in the usual ongoing Gold Saucer races. Nothing out of the ordinary. Rumors are the first placed chocobo won due to some rigged racing by the Syndicate. But maybe that’s only because of the name.

How it went for Mimiteh: This went very well for Mimiteh. Probably no surprise considering it was in her homeland. The Lalafell on the first place mysteriously enough never was in danger of NOT winning. But Mimiteh did some serious duels with the U-tribe Tia placing third. It was a very close call.

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Upcoming race: "Spring Feathers Tournament" (several days) Location: Thanalan