Hakuho leads alone at 11-1

Okinoumi, Hokutofuji trail by one. 3 days remain.

• Yokozuna Hakuho11-1
• Maegashira 12 Okinoumi10-2
• Maegashira 3 Hokutofuji10-2 ・ W4

Ichinojo (Maegashira 4) beat Goeido (Ozeki) by Uwatenage — pre-basho ratings gave just a 23% chance.

Hokutofuji (Maegashira 3) beat Takayasu (Ozeki) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 33% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 11-16, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 4 Ichinojo8-4
• Maegashira 3 Hokutofuji10-2

Kadoban ozeki Takayasu reached 8-4 to clear kadoban status.

• Ozeki Takayasu8-4 ・ kadoban #1

7 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 14 Daiamamimake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 8 Chiyomarumake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 9 Daieishomake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 5 Arawashikachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 1 Takakeishokachi-koshi (8-4)
• Maegashira 2 Chiyotairyumake-koshi (4-8)
• Maegashira 4 Ichinojokachi-koshi (8-4)

• Takarafuji (Maegashira 5, 7-5) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-1) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 16-2; the rating model gives Takarafuji 6%; Belt Grinder vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hakuho
• Goeido (Ozeki, 7-5) vs Takayasu (Ozeki, 8-4) →head-to-head: Takayasu leads 19-13; the rating model gives Goeido 46%