Derby up at Ynares

MANILA, Philippines - Filipino and American bets clash for cash and glory in the National Cockers Alliance World Championship Derby set May 25, 27, and 29 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.

Dan Gray, Allan Gambrel, Tom Cooper, James Campbell, and Fil-Ams George Torres, Romy and Sammy Arciaga, Rene Medina, and Ric de Guzman are fielding their best aces in the derby.

They will meet head-to-head with top cockfighters Patrick Antonio, Gerry Ramos, Rep. Rudy Albano, Ricky Valencia, Ito Ynares, Ferdie Buensalida, Ricky Magtoto, Erwin Nepomuceno, Manny and Armand Santos, Sec. Bebot Villar, Mario Villamor,

The leading contenders for the NCA Cocker of the Year are Simple Lang.-Phoenix of Mario Villamor and James Uy with 55 points; Gold Quest of Tommy Chua and Osang dela Cruz (49), TR Oragon (48), Frefly 13 of Hessie Mallilin and Ernie Austria (48), Erwin Camsur of Erwin Nepomuceno (47 1/2/) and Salpukan-Tata Pete San Leo of Mayor Ellan Nagano an Pete Ison (46).