Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2008 ・ Day 1 ・ Nov 9
Tosanoumi, Homasho, Takamisakari, Masatsukasa, Yoshikaze, Kokkai, Bushuyama, Tokitenku, Takekaze, Miyabiyama, Kyokutenho, Dejima, Kisenosato, Hokutoriki, Harumafuji, Wakanosato, Chiyotaikai, Toyonoshima, Kotomitsuki, Aminishiki share the lead at 1 wins
November (Kyushu) 2008 has completed day 1. Tosanoumi, Homasho, Takamisakari, Masatsukasa, Yoshikaze, Kokkai, Bushuyama, Tokitenku, Takekaze, Miyabiyama, Kyokutenho, Dejima, Kisenosato, Hokutoriki, Harumafuji, Wakanosato, Chiyotaikai, Toyonoshima, Kotomitsuki, Aminishiki share the lead at 1-0.
Championship Race
14 days remain in the race.
Upsets
Aminishiki (Komusubi) beat Hakuho (Yokozuna) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 10% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 4-37, which makes it count double.
Wakanosato (Maegashira 2) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance.
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 0-1) vs Toyonoshima (Maegashira 1, 1-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 32-3; the rating model gives Hakuho 89%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Goeido (Komusubi, 0-1) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 0-1) →head-to-head: Goeido leads 6-5; the rating model gives Goeido 35%
- Chiyotaikai (Ozeki, 1-0) vs Aminishiki (Komusubi, 1-0) →head-to-head: Chiyotaikai leads 18-6; the rating model gives Chiyotaikai 57%