Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 13 wins

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Harumafuji13-0 ・ W13
• Yokozuna Hakuho13-0 ・ W13

Chiyotairyu (Maegashira 15) beat Homasho (Maegashira 6) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Chiyotairyu7-6

3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Takanoyamamake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 7 Toyohibikikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 4 Tochinoshinkachi-koshi (8-5)

• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-0) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 45-16; the rating model gives Hakuho 67%; Thrower vs Technician — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Baruto (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 9-4) →head-to-head: Baruto leads 15-13; the rating model gives Baruto 56%
• Kotooshu (Ozeki, 8-5) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 13-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 23-17; the rating model gives Kotooshu 38%