Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2008 ・ Day 14 ・ Jan 26
Ozeki Kotooshu clears kadoban
January (Hatsu) 2008 has completed day 14. Asashoryu, Hakuho share the lead at 13-1.
Championship Race
1 day remain in the race.
- Yokozuna Asashoryu13-1 ・ W12
- Yokozuna Hakuho13-1 ・ W4
Upsets
Kaiho (Maegashira 16) beat Kyokutenho (Maegashira 10) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.
Yoshikaze (Maegashira 15) beat Kokkai (Maegashira 9) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu reached 8-6 to clear kadoban status.
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 Kotooshu8-6 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 16 Kaihokachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 15 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 15 Tochiozankachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 16 Kiyoseumikachi-koshi (8-6)
- Maegashira 6 Hokutorikimake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 1 Tokitenkumake-koshi (6-8)
- Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-6)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 13-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 15-14; the rating model gives Hakuho 42%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Aminishiki (Sekiwake, 5-9) vs Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 7-7) →head-to-head: Kotomitsuki leads 20-9; the rating model gives Aminishiki 34%; Technician vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even