Hakuho leads alone at 13-1

Tochinoshin trail by one. 1 day remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho13-1
• Maegashira 6 Tochinoshin12-2

Toyohibiki (Maegashira 12) beat Tochiozan (Maegashira 2) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 6-13, which makes it count double.

Shotenro (Maegashira 8) beat Homasho (Maegashira 2) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance.

Takamisakari (Maegashira 15) beat Asasekiryu (Maegashira 9) by Kirikaeshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

• Maegashira 12 Toyohibiki7-7
• Maegashira 8 Shotenro4-10
• Maegashira 15 Takamisakari6-8

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 9 Asasekiryumake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kyokutenhokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 11 Tochinowakamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-6)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Kaio (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 27-6; the rating model gives Hakuho 91%
• Baruto (Ozeki, 10-4) vs Kotoshogiku (Sekiwake, 9-5) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 15-13; the rating model gives Baruto 52%