You guys are just not understanding how turning in these races work. In fact it is not turning at all, it is called "Laning". You are not turning your chocobo, each press left or right makes your chocobo switch a lane, but to do that it takes a second and a bit of distance, so you have to time it correctly. In fact, do not touch your left or right buttons when you do not have to.(tyhat does not take away that the lag in the game atm is making it harder then it needs to be of course)