World derby under way

MANILA, Philippines - The World Championship Derby unfolds today with a stellar international field of breeders and cockers vying for top honors at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Organized by the National Cockers Alliance, the event features top American breeders Roger Roberts, Tom Wilson, Damon Yorkman, George Torres, Richard Wilburn and Jaime Cervantes.

Heading the local challenge are Gov. Mian Mercado, Gen. Nestor Gualberto, Larry Mendoza and Carding Dapat, Rey Tambis, Ricky Magtoto, Henry Tan, Walky Salud, Mayor Jun Diamante, Danny Mendoza, Bebot Roxas, Atty. Biyong Garin, Danny Soriano and Magno Lim, Jerry Fevidal, A. Atienza and Blandy Tolentino.

Johnny Jalandoni, Saito, J.V Magsaysay, Amang Magsaysay, Jun Topacio, Ampil Bros., B. Mailig, Efren Canlas, Philip Chiongbian, Manny Kho, Bong Pineda, George Araneta and Boy Royo of Araneta Thunderbird, Romy Castro and Cito Alberto, Sen. Bong Revilla and Mayor Strike Revilla of Cavite Coliseum, Elmer Nepomuceno and Company;

Tony Lasala, Engr. Marfori, Clemo , Junior Velasco of Lucky Cock, Mayor Boyet Ynares and Teng Estacio, Romy Lim and Manolet Sazon, Vice Mayor Medrano of Sarat, Ilocos Norte, Amor Medina, Lito Orillasa, Paul Habagat of Laguna, John Capinpin, Nelson Salvanera, Boy Valenzuela, JR Tolentino, Elmer David, Remy Medrano, Dori Du, Anthony Lim, George Fajardo, Max Roxas, and Tady Palma.

The other WCD dates are on Jan. 12 and 14.