Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 2010 ・ Day 9 ・ Sep 20
Hakuho leads alone at 9-0
September (Aki) 2010 has completed day 9. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Kotooshu 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
- Ozeki Kotooshu8-1
Upsets
Tamawashi (Maegashira 14) beat Miyabiyama (Juryo 2) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 1-7, which makes it count double.
Aminishiki (Maegashira 4) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 28% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kaio stands at 5-4 — 3 more wins needed with 6 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 14 — he survived 12 of 13, and fell 1 time.
- Ozeki Kaio5-4 ・ kadoban #14
Records Decided Today
2 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 16 Tosanoumimake-koshi (1-8)
- Maegashira 1 Tokitenkumake-koshi (1-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Tochiozan (Sekiwake, 7-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-2; the rating model gives Hakuho 95%; Thrower vs Forward Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Kaio (Ozeki, 5-4) vs Kotooshu (Ozeki, 8-1) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 16-12; the rating model gives Kaio 42%