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November (Kyushu) 2004Day 13 ・ Nov 26

Asashoryu leads alone at 12-1

November (Kyushu) 2004 has completed day 13. Asashoryu (Yokozuna) leads alone at 12-1.

Championship Race

Wakanosato trail by one. 2 days remain.

Upsets

Kisenosato (Maegashira 16) beat Takamisakari (Maegashira 7) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 24% chance.

Kotooshu (Maegashira 10) beat Hakuho (Maegashira 1) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 10-35, which makes it count double.

Takanotsuru (Maegashira 12) beat Shimotori (Maegashira 5) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Kaio's yokozuna bid is over at 10-3 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.

Kadoban ozeki Musoyama withdrew at 0-4-9. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

Kadoban ozeki Tochiazuma withdrew at 3-3-7. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.

解説 ・ InsightKaio's last two basho: 11 wins, then 13 (champion) — 24 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.

His rating of 2654 is at career-peak level (2668) — the rating says he is knocking on the door.

This is kadoban No. 7 — he survived 5 of 6, and fell 1 time.

His pre-basho rating of 2337 sits 160 points below his peak of 2497 — the decline shows in the numbers.

This is kadoban No. 7 — he survived 3 of 6, and fell 3 times.

His pre-basho rating of 2465 sits 228 points below his peak of 2693 — the decline shows in the numbers.

Records Decided Today

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

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