ff7 riddles

[BG-57]

No offence, BG! Thou art a master of what I prefer to call the "literalist" method of riddling.

None taken. I do get a fair share of riddles correct, but yours tend to stump me.

I should ask not of the past
But instead will look to the future
Though I may be down here
I have been asked to join them at the top
A challenge I propose
Come prepared, or we shall win

A buried anagram! That's more my speed.

OIETEJOH -> JOE TEIOH

Joe is a chocobo jockey and Teioh is his chocobo. He tends to be an opponent in higher class races, and Teioh always has better stats than whatever chocobo you are using (in fact Teioh's stats seem to be calculated based on your chocobo's). He's always the toughest opponent, but he's beatable with a well trained chocobo with high enough stats. He just doesn't push Teioh hard enough.

Now for the lines itself:

The past could refer to previous chocobo races and future could refer to the next chocobo race.
Cloud and co. meet Joe as they enter the races to escape from the surface prison. His chocobo joins at the starting line. The challenge is to beat him. Being prepared refers to the chocobo you need to race with. Grooming one takes time and effort.