Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 12 wins

3 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Harumafuji12-0 ・ W12
• Yokozuna Hakuho12-0 ・ W12

Masunoyama (Maegashira 13) beat Homasho (Maegashira 6) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 15% chance.

Miyabiyama (Maegashira 9) beat Tochinoshin (Maegashira 4) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 13 Masunoyama8-4
• Maegashira 9 Miyabiyama6-6

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Tochinowakamake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 9 Tokitenkukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 12 Sadanofujimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 7 Gagamarukachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 13 Masunoyamakachi-koshi (8-4)
• Ozeki Kotooshukachi-koshi (8-4)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-0) vs Baruto (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 25-3; the rating model gives Hakuho 68%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kisenosato (Ozeki, 9-3) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 9-3) →head-to-head: Kotoshogiku leads 36-31; the rating model gives Kisenosato 57%; Belt Grinder vs Belt Grinder — style matchup is even
• Kaisei (Maegashira 8, 9-3) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 12-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 16-0; the rating model gives Kaisei 7%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Harumafuji