Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2008 ・ Day 12 ・ Jan 24
Asashoryu, Hakuho share the lead at 11 wins
January (Hatsu) 2008 has completed day 12. Asashoryu, Hakuho share the lead at 11-1.
Championship Race
Kakuryu trail by one. 3 days remain.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu11-1 ・ W10
- Yokozuna Hakuho11-1
- Maegashira 8 Kakuryu10-2 ・ W5
Upsets
Kaiho (Maegashira 16) beat Wakakirin (Maegashira 9) by Katasukashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu stands at 7-5 — 1 more win needed with 3 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Kotooshu's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2411 sits 278 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kotooshu7-5 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
5 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 10 Wakanohokachi-koshi (8-4)
- Maegashira 11 Kasugaokachi-koshi (8-4)
- Maegashira 8 Toyohibikimake-koshi (4-8)
- Maegashira 2 Toyonoshimamake-koshi (4-8)
- Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-4)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-1) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 27-6; the rating model gives Hakuho 79%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 7-5) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 11-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-9; the rating model gives Kotomitsuki 25%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu