Takanohana, Akebono share the lead at 12 wins

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Takanohana12-1 ・ W11
• Yokozuna Akebono12-1

Oginishiki (Maegashira 16) beat Kenko (Maegashira 6) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

Higonoumi (Maegashira 9) beat Misugisato (Maegashira 1) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Oginishiki8-5
• Maegashira 9 Higonoumi6-7

11 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Mitoizumikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 15 Mainoumikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 8 Kasugafujimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 10 Oginohanakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 16 Oginishikikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 6 Kenkomake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 5 Kotobeppumake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 3 Toyonoumimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 9 Daishohokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Sekiwake Wakashoyomake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 8 Tochinowakamake-koshi (5-8)

• Akebono (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Konishiki (Ozeki, 6-7) →head-to-head: Akebono leads 9-8; the rating model gives Akebono 66%
• Takanohana (Ozeki, 12-1) vs Musashimaru (Sekiwake, 9-4) →head-to-head: Takanohana leads 33-19; the rating model gives Takanohana 54%; Belt Grinder vs Forward Pusher — style matchup is even