Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2004 ・ Day 3 ・ Jan 13
Asasekiryu, Takanonami, Kotomitsuki, Musoyama, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Asashoryu share the lead at 3 wins
January (Hatsu) 2004 has completed day 3. Asasekiryu, Takanonami, Kotomitsuki, Musoyama, Kaio, Chiyotaikai, Asashoryu share the lead at 3-0.
Championship Race
12 days remain in the race.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Tochiazuma, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 2-1 — 11 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.
解説 ・ InsightTochiazuma's last two basho: 10 wins, then 13 (champion) — 23 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Tochiazuma2-1 ・ yokozuna bid
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 3-0) vs Wakanosato (Komusubi, 2-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 19-10; the rating model gives Asashoryu 70%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
- Toki (Maegashira 1, 0-3) vs Musoyama (Ozeki, 3-0) →head-to-head: Musoyama leads 10-7; the rating model gives Toki 47%
- Hokutoriki (Maegashira 1, 0-3) vs Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 3-0) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 9-4; the rating model gives Hokutoriki 20%