NCA 7-cock derby slated

The tough National Cockers Association Y2K Cocker of the Year race shifts to high gear March 27-29 during the NCA seven-cock derby at the world-class Araneta Coliseum.

Three-cock elimination matches will be held on Monday followed by the crucial four-cock finals on Wednesday. Submission of weights will be from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the green gate of the Big Dome. For details, call 911-2928 or 911-3101 local 8351 ask for Dong.

Hosted by avid derby participants Iking Araneta, Jimmy Ton Araneta, Gerardo Veloso and Jun Velasco, the derby will feature well-balanced quality fights that will make or break the chances of the COTY contenders in the current standings.

Battling for top honors thus far are Thunderbird-Firefly 8 of the Firefly Group with 32 points, Mulawin II of engineer Pacifico Berin and former Isabela Rep. Rudy Albano (31.5) RFP Argem Coliseum of Romy Pamatmat (30), BL RP Silang of Pol Estrellado and Boy Lechon (29.5), Greenhills Mapalad of businessman Alex Escalona, Gov. Raul Molintas, noted breeder Boy Jiao and engineer Bert Lingad and Nevada Fantastic V of Mayor Vic Amante (both with 28.5).