World Slasher Cup champ known today

The champions of the 2019 World Slasher Cup 9-Cock Invitational Derby will be known today at the Big Dome.

“My fearless forecast is that anyone who scores four points in the finals will emerge as champion,” said Pitgames CEO Manny Berbano, who supports the host Pintakasi of Champions.

A 32” LED TV awaits a lucky winner in the raffle draw courtesy of Powertrac. The other sponsors are Thunderbird, Emperador, Pitgames Media Inc. and Sabong Pilipinas.

Elmer Stokwa of Guam, Jomel Gatlabayan and RGBA Friends, Team Alcala, A. Bernos of Abra and CPB and Cris entry enjoy a slight advantage with similar 5-0 win-loss slates so far.

Consistent WSC regular Belle Almojera of Florida, USA and Santi Sierra of Cebu tallied 4.5 points each.

With four wins and out to dislodge the leaders are 30 participants led by WSC veterans Nene Araneta, Biboy Enriquez, Raymond Relayo/Lito Cay and defending champion Patrick Antonio.

Other four pointers are Nathan Jumper/Celso Evangelista of Mississippi, Cris de Jesus, Macky Macaraig, Ronnel Pasia of Team Sagupaan, Doc Rey Tambong, Raffy Zaide, Choi Ampil, Celso Salazar (Pasay March 1), Beng Joson, C. Violago, Bagay Brothers, Rey Briones, Jimmy Junsay, Itoy Sison, Marvin Rillo, C. Bautista, Eman Fiscalizer, GPE group, Nestor Vendivil, Carlos Camacho and Jorge Goitia of California, Ricky Magtuto, Pros Antonio, Jun Bacolod and Butch Cambra of Hawaii.

The 2019 WSC, which prohibits hennies, will have its second offering on May 27 to June 2.