Lo and behold, looks like the Fountain of Dreams version of Gourmet Race really did originate before Smash Bros. after all. All of it is there, even the slow intro. This is honestly more beautiful IMO. It amazes me that this dates all the way back to 1996.
omfg. it took me forever to find this on youtube (this version), and it broke my heart that it has less than 4000 views. I PERSONALLY have listened to this more than that...
It was from "Orchestral Game Concert 5" which appears to be the last of a series of concerts held in Tokyo from 1991 - 1996. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orchestral_Game_Music_Concerts