Basho Report ・ 場所レポート
Torikumi for this day →Hakuho wins the championship at 14-1
November (Kyushu) 2012 has completed final day. Hakuho (Yokozuna) takes the championship at 14-1.
Championship Race
A commanding run, 3 wins clear of the field.
- Yokozuna Hakuho14-1 ・ W4
Upsets
Tamawashi (Maegashira 16) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 4) by Oshitaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 19% chance.
Kitataiki (Maegashira 12) beat Gagamaru (Maegashira 7) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 32% chance.
Ozeki Watch
Kadoban ozeki Kotoshogiku reached 8-7 to clear kadoban status.
Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu reached 9-6 to clear kadoban status.
Kadoban ozeki Baruto withdrew at 1-2-12. With no path to a winning record, demotion to sekiwake is certain.
解説 ・ InsightThis is Kotoshogiku's first kadoban.
His rating has slid from 2698 to 2597 over the past year.
This is kadoban No. 5 — he has survived all 4 previous ones.
His pre-basho rating of 2489 sits 200 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.
This is Baruto's first kadoban.
His pre-basho rating of 2567 sits 217 points below his peak of 2784 — the decline shows in the numbers.
- Ozeki Kotoshogiku8-7 ・ kadoban #1
- Ozeki Kotooshu9-6 ・ kadoban #5
- Ozeki Baruto1-2-12 ・ kadoban #1――――――――――――
Records Decided Today
3 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.
- Maegashira 13 Fujiazumakachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 12 Kitataikikachi-koshi (8-7)
- Maegashira 10 Yoshikazekachi-koshi (8-7)
Special Prizes
Fighting Spirit: Shohozan; Technique: Goeido.
- Maegashira 2 ShohozanFighting Spirit・10-5
- Sekiwake GoeidoTechnique・11-4