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September (Aki) 2012Day 4 ・ Sep 12

Kyokutenho, Takayasu, Okinoumi, Kisenosato, Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 4 wins

September (Aki) 2012 has completed day 4. Kyokutenho, Takayasu, Okinoumi, Kisenosato, Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 4-0.

Championship Race

Upsets

Homasho (Maegashira 3) beat Kakuryu (Ozeki) by Oshitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 20% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 9-13, which makes it count double.

Shohozan (Maegashira 1) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 26% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Harumafuji, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 4-0 — 9 wins short of the 13-win benchmark.

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.

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