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September (Aki) 2012Day 5 ・ Sep 13

Kyokutenho, Takayasu, Okinoumi, Kisenosato, Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 5 wins

September (Aki) 2012 has completed day 5. Kyokutenho, Takayasu, Okinoumi, Kisenosato, Harumafuji, Hakuho share the lead at 5-0.

Championship Race

Asahisho, Asasekiryu, Aminishiki, Homasho, Kakuryu, Myogiryu trail by one. 10 days remain.

Upsets

Toyonoshima (Maegashira 3) beat Kotooshu (Ozeki) by Sukuinage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Ozeki Harumafuji, bidding for yokozuna, stands at 5-0 — 8 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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