3 share NCA derby honors

MANILA, Philippines - Arman Santos’ Jade Resort I, Vice Goto and Bebot Uy’s SF San Roque Cockpit and JT Emerald of Jun Topacio finished tied for first in the fifth leg of the National Cockers’ Alliance (NCA) derby last Tuesday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

The three entries wound up with identical points with Firefly 12 of Ernie Austria and Osang dela Cruz’s Goldquest Champions setting for joint fourth with 3 and 1/2 points.

Finishing tied with three points were Oxford Princess Casino 5-Cock 55k Pot Mar 27 of Mayor Joseph Panganiban, Phoenix of Mario Villamor, Jimafer BG of Efren Canlas, Against All Odds of Gerry Ramos, Trofacir 114-Tarlac of Ruel Ricafort, Magnefor Camsur May 29 6-Cock of Elmer Nepomuceno, JAC Warrior-San Leo JM of Gov. Bong Carreon and MBJ of Mayor Boyet Joson.

Meanwhile, the sixth leg of the NCA series, sponsored by Sagupaan Complexor, will be held on Feb. 15 with Bebot Roxas, Ruel Ricafort and Homer Mercado hosting the event also at Ynares.

Heading the cast are Rep. Iggy Arroyo, Tommy Chua, Rene Medina, Jun Santiago, Manny Santos, Rudy Albano, Jimmy Ang, Efren Canlas, Gov. Ito Ynares, Jun Topacio, Jun Mendoza, Boyet Joson, Danny and Joel Teves, Patrick Antonio, Romy Lim, Ricky Magtoto, Eric dela Rosa, Mario Villamor, James Uy, Eddie Gonzales, Ellan Nagaño, Pete Ison and Ramon Preza.