Harumafuji, Kotooshu, Baruto, Hakuho share the lead at 5 wins

10 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Harumafuji5-0 ・ W5
• Ozeki Kotooshu5-0 ・ W5
• Ozeki Baruto5-0 ・ W5
• Yokozuna Hakuho5-0 ・ W5
• Maegashira 15 Asasekiryu4-1
• Maegashira 13 Chiyonokuni4-1
• Maegashira 13 Tenkaiho4-1 ・ W4
• Maegashira 10 Gagamaru4-1 ・ W4

Goeido (Maegashira 2) beat Kotoshogiku (Ozeki) by Uwatehineri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.

• Maegashira 2 Goeido1-4

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 5-0) vs Goeido (Maegashira 2, 1-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 92%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Baruto (Ozeki, 5-0) vs Aminishiki (Maegashira 1, 2-3) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 16-7; the rating model gives Baruto 89%
• Kotooshu (Ozeki, 5-0) vs Wakakoyu (Komusubi, 0-5) →head-to-head: Kotooshu leads 3-1; the rating model gives Kotooshu 68%