Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →November (Kyushu) 2011 ・ Day 9 ・ Nov 21
Kotoshogiku, Hakuho share the lead at 9 wins
November (Kyushu) 2011 has completed day 9. Kotoshogiku, Hakuho share the lead at 9-0.
Championship Race
6 days remain in the race.
- Ozeki Kotoshogiku9-0 ・ W9
- Yokozuna Hakuho9-0 ・ W9
Upsets
Aoiyama (Maegashira 16) beat Myogiryu (Maegashira 11) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu stands at 6-3 — 2 more wins needed with 6 days left.
解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 4 — he has survived all 3 previous ones.
His pre-basho rating of 2426 sits 263 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kotooshu6-3 ・ kadoban #4
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 10 Kokkaimake-koshi (1-8)
- Maegashira 2 Tochinoshinmake-koshi (1-8)
- Komusubi Homashomake-koshi (1-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 9-0) vs Kakuryu (Sekiwake, 6-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 44-8; the rating model gives Hakuho 82%; Thrower vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
- Gagamaru (Maegashira 3, 2-7) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 5-4) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 5-2; the rating model gives Gagamaru 16%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
- Baruto (Ozeki, 6-3) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 9-0) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 15-13; the rating model gives Baruto 45%