Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →January (Hatsu) 2011 ・ Day 9 ・ Jan 17
Hakuho leads alone at 9-0
January (Hatsu) 2011 has completed day 9. Hakuho (Yokozuna) leads alone at 9-0.
Championship Race
Kotooshu, Baruto 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 ・ W7
- Ozeki Baruto8-1 ・ W8
Upsets
Toyohibiki (Maegashira 15) beat Kitataiki (Maegashira 8) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Harumafuji stands at 6-3 — 2 more wins needed with 6 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Harumafuji's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2500 sits 346 points below his peak of 2846 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Harumafuji6-3 ・ kadoban #1
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 11 Shimotorimake-koshi (1-8)
- Maegashira 2 Tochinoshinmake-koshi (1-8)
- Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-1)
- Ozeki Barutokachi-koshi (8-1)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Kotoshogiku (Sekiwake, 7-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 56-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 95%; Thrower vs Belt Grinder — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Aran (Maegashira 3, 3-6) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 8-1) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 8-2; the rating model gives Aran 24%