Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2008 ・ Day 9 ・ Jan 21
Hakuho leads alone at 9-0
January (Hatsu) 2008 has completed day 9. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Kyokutenho, Asashoryu trail by one. 6 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightHakuho is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 9.
- Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
- Maegashira 10 Kyokutenho8-1 ・ W5
- Yokozuna Asashoryu8-1 ・ W7
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu stands at 6-3 — 2 more wins needed with 6 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 Kotooshu6-3 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 10 Kyokutenhokachi-koshi (8-1)
- Maegashira 11 Kakizoemake-koshi (1-8)
- Yokozuna Asashoryukachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Wakanosato (Maegashira 4, 3-6) vs Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 8-1) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 19-10; the rating model gives Wakanosato 5%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Harumafuji (Sekiwake, 5-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-22; the rating model gives Hakuho 73%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even