NCA six-cock derby Tuesday

MANILA, Philippines - The National Cockers Alliance kicks off its six-cock derby circuit on Tuesday with the country’s leading breeders expected to field in their top-notch entries at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Hosted by Luding Boongaling, Eugene Martin, and Eric dela Rosa and Butchoy Olano, the event will feature entries from top cockers Rolly Bautista and Rey Soberano and NCA members Lito Orillaza, JR Tolentino, the Firefly Group, Mario Villamor, Edwin Tose, Jun Topacio, R. Gatchalian, Atong Ang, Osang dela Cruz, Procis Aquino, Manny and Armand Santos.

Others fielding in their top bets are Ruel Ricafort, Pol Estrellado, Ito Ynares, Vic Amante, Arnold Mendoza, Patrick Antonio, Cesar Dy, Tonton Uy, Jose Panganiban, Edgar Santos, Elan Nagano, Jun Soriano, Nestor Mercado, Victor Yap, Pipo Soliman, Efren Canlas, Jet Fernando, Jun and Rudy Jingco, Claude Bautista, Bebot Uy, Peter Unabia, Jun Diamante and Rene Medina.

Meanwhile, the second leg of the NCA six-cock derby will be held Jan. 7, 2014 to be hosted by Osang dela Cruz, Procis Aquino, Pol Estrellado and Arnold Mendoza while the World Championship Derby (WCD) is set Jan. 14, 16 and 18.