Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 2010 ・ Day 8 ・ Jul 18
Homasho, Kakuryu, Hakuho share the lead at 8 wins
July (Nagoya) 2010 has completed day 8. Homasho, Kakuryu, Hakuho share the lead at 8-0.
Championship Race
Kotooshu trail by one. 7 days remain.
解説 ・ InsightIf Homasho, Kakuryu holds on, it would be the first maegashira championship since Kotomitsuki in September (Aki) 2001.
- Maegashira 13 Homasho8-0 ・ W8
- Maegashira 6 Kakuryu8-0 ・ W8
- Yokozuna Hakuho8-0 ・ W8
- Ozeki Kotooshu7-1
Upsets
Kakuryu (Maegashira 6) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHomasho, Kakuryu, Hakuho clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Maegashira 13 Homashokachi-koshi (8-0)
- Maegashira 1 Asasekiryumake-koshi (0-8)
- Maegashira 6 Kakuryukachi-koshi (8-0)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Kakuryu (Maegashira 6, 8-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 96%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Baruto (Ozeki, 5-3) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 6-2) →head-to-head: Kaio leads 8-7; the rating model gives Baruto 69%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Mokonami (Maegashira 10, 5-3) vs Homasho (Maegashira 13, 8-0) →head-to-head: Homasho leads 7-4; the rating model gives Mokonami 41%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Mokonami