Kotooshu leads alone at 12-1

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Kotooshu12-1

Tochinoshin (Maegashira 14) beat Takekaze (Maegashira 8) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.

Hakuba (Maegashira 16) beat Dejima (Maegashira 10) by Okuritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 27% chance.

Homasho (Maegashira 11) beat Toyonoshima (Maegashira 5) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.

• Maegashira 14 Tochinoshin6-7
• Maegashira 16 Hakuba4-9
• Maegashira 11 Homasho8-5

Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu reached 12-1 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Kotooshu12-1 ・ kadoban #2

10 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Wakanosatokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 8 Takekazemake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 7 Goeidokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 13 Kakizoemake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 13 Tamanoshimakachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 11 Homashokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 9 Rohokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Komusubi Kisenosatokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 3 Miyabiyamamake-koshi (5-8)
• Ozeki Kaiokachi-koshi (8-5)

• Kaio (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 10-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 27-6; the rating model gives Kaio 17%
• Asashoryu (Yokozuna, 9-4) vs Kotomitsuki (Ozeki, 7-6) →head-to-head: Asashoryu leads 36-9; the rating model gives Asashoryu 81%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Asashoryu
• Harumafuji (Sekiwake, 9-4) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 12-1) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 23-17; the rating model gives Harumafuji 73%