Hakuho leads alone at 12-1

Kakuryu trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho12-1 ・ W7
• Yokozuna Kakuryu11-2

Chiyomaru (Maegashira 16) beat Okinoumi (Maegashira 7) by Tsukiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 25% chance.

Sokokurai (Maegashira 14) beat Jokoryu (Maegashira 6) by Shitatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

Kotoyuki (Maegashira 16) beat Kyokutenho (Maegashira 11) by Tsukidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 35% chance.

• Maegashira 16 Chiyomaru8-5
• Maegashira 14 Sokokurai9-4
• Maegashira 16 Kotoyuki7-6

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 12 Homarefujikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 9 Chiyotairyukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 8 Endokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 14 Amurumake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 16 Chiyomarukachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 4 Kaiseimake-koshi (5-8)

• Kotoshogiku (Ozeki, 6-7) vs Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 11-2) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 30-22; the rating model gives Kotoshogiku 34%; Belt Grinder vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Hakuho (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Harumafuji (Yokozuna, 10-3) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 38-22; the rating model gives Hakuho 78%