A tight race to the finish is expected as the finals of the 207-entry 2009 World Slasher Cup 8-Cock Invitational Derby unfolds today, starting at 11 a.m., at the Araneta Coliseum.
Leading the pack with four points are Jezry Palmares with T. Rañola (Cherokee Archangel), Ricky Reyes-Wilson Ong (Rian Octagon Oliver WORR); lady cocker Osang dela Cruz (Gold Quest Champions), German Thomas Mischkus (Alexis Farm – Germany), Max Roxas (Paniqui Max Feb 22 5-Cock) , Jun Cuello/Gov. Plaza (EPJC Public Demand), A. Mangubat (AJM-I), Noli Gabon (MJRG), Elmer Baccud/Ampil Bros. (EYB Sabong Sports) and Rodelio Costales (Spoiled sa Amo).