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September (Aki) 2006Day 11 ・ Sep 20

Harumafuji, Asashoryu share the lead at 10 wins

September (Aki) 2006 has completed day 11. Harumafuji, Asashoryu share the lead at 10-1.

Championship Race

4 days remain in the race.

解説 ・ InsightIf Harumafuji holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Kotomitsuki in September (Aki) 2001.

Upsets

Ryuho (Maegashira 16) beat Hakurozan (Maegashira 10) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

Tochinohana (Maegashira 13) beat Kyokushuzan (Maegashira 8) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Hakuho's yokozuna bid is over at 7-4 — the 13-win benchmark is out of reach.

解説 ・ InsightHakuho's last two basho: 14 wins (champion), then 13 — 27 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.

Records Decided Today

5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch