Hakuho leads alone at 12-0

3 days remain in the race.

• Yokozuna Hakuho12-0 ・ W12

Aminishiki (Maegashira 4) beat Baruto (Ozeki) by Okuridashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 7-16, which makes it count double.

Gagamaru (Maegashira 15) beat Tosayutaka (Maegashira 7) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 4 Aminishiki7-5
• Maegashira 15 Gagamaru8-4

Kadoban ozeki Kaio stands at 6-6 — 2 more wins needed with 3 days left.

• Ozeki Kaio6-6 ・ kadoban #14

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 8 Kokkaikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 16 Kyokunankaimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 15 Gagamarukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 9 Bushuyamamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 10 Hokutorikimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 5 Hakubakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Komusubi Kakuryukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Sekiwake Aranmake-koshi (4-8)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 25-3; the rating model gives Hakuho 90%
• Harumafuji (Ozeki, 7-5) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 23-17; the rating model gives Harumafuji 54%