Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →September (Aki) 2012 ・ Day 14 ・ Sep 22
Harumafuji leads alone at 14-0
September (Aki) 2012 has completed day 14. Harumafuji (Ozeki) leads alone at 14-0.
Championship Race
Hakuho trail by one. 1 day remain.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji is yet to taste defeat — the opening streak now stands at 14.
- Ozeki Harumafuji14-0 ・ W14
- Yokozuna Hakuho13-1 ・ W4
Upsets
Fujiazuma (Maegashira 15) beat Wakakoyu (Maegashira 10) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Ozeki Harumafuji reached the 13-win benchmark at 14-0 — yokozuna promotion is within sight.
解説 ・ InsightHarumafuji's last two basho: 8 wins, then 15 (champion) — 23 in total. Against the "back-to-back championship-level" standard, another title-class run is required here.
- Ozeki Harumafuji14-0 ・ yokozuna bid
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 10 Wakakoyumake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 16 Takanoyamamake-koshi (6-8)
- Maegashira 4 Toyohibikimake-koshi (6-8)
Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch
- Hakuho (Yokozuna, 13-1) vs Harumafuji (Ozeki, 14-0) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-22; the rating model gives Hakuho 61%
- Kakuryu (Ozeki, 10-4) vs Kisenosato (Ozeki, 10-4) →head-to-head: Kisenosato leads 32-18; the rating model gives Kakuryu 44%