Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →July (Nagoya) 2012 ・ Day 8 ・ Jul 15
Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 8 wins
July (Nagoya) 2012 has completed day 8. Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 8-0.
Championship Race
Daido, Kaisei, Baruto, Kotoshogiku trail by one. 7 days remain.
- Ozeki Harumafuji8-0 ・ W8
- Yokozuna Hakuho8-0 ・ W8
- Maegashira 13 Daido7-1
- Maegashira 8 Kaisei7-1 ・ W4
- Ozeki Baruto7-1
- Ozeki Kotoshogiku7-1 ・ W5
Upsets
Okinoumi (Maegashira 2) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.
Ikioi (Maegashira 16) beat Kitataiki (Maegashira 11) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.
Records Decided Today
4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji, Hakuho clinched at 8-0 — the fastest kachi-koshi possible in a 15-day basho.
- Maegashira 5 Takayasumake-koshi (0-8)
- Maegashira 1 Kyokutenhomake-koshi (0-8)
- Ozeki Harumafujikachi-koshi (8-0)
- Yokozuna Hakuhokachi-koshi (8-0)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 8-0) vs Goeido (Sekiwake, 4-4) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-7; the rating model gives Hakuho 83%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
- Baruto (Ozeki, 7-1) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 8-0) →head-to-head: Harumafuji leads 16-12; the rating model gives Baruto 57%