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May (Natsu) 2013Day 7 ・ May 18

Kakuryu, Kisenosato, Hakuho share the lead at 7 wins

May (Natsu) 2013 has completed day 7. Kakuryu, Kisenosato, Hakuho share the lead at 7-0.

Championship Race

8 days remain in the race.

Upsets

Chiyootori (Maegashira 14) beat Ikioi (Maegashira 9) by Yoritaoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 29% chance.

Chiyonokuni (Maegashira 15) beat Kyokutenho (Maegashira 9) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

Ozeki Watch

Kadoban ozeki Kotooshu stands at 4-3 — 4 more wins needed with 8 days left.

解説 ・ InsightThis is kadoban No. 6 — he has survived all 5 previous ones.

His pre-basho rating of 2522 sits 167 points below his peak of 2689 — the decline shows in the numbers.

Tomorrow’s Bouts to Watch