Tochinoshin, Kakuryu share the lead at 12 wins

Hakuho trail by one. 2 days remain.

• Sekiwake Tochinoshin12-1
• Yokozuna Kakuryu12-1 ・ W9
• Yokozuna Hakuho11-2

Kyokutaisei (Maegashira 15) beat Yoshikaze (Maegashira 8) by Hikiotoshi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 21% chance.

Nishikigi (Maegashira 17) beat Daiamami (Maegashira 11) by Yorikiri — pre-basho ratings gave just a 31% chance.

Tochiozan (Maegashira 15) beat Chiyomaru (Maegashira 7) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 34% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Kyokutaisei9-4
• Maegashira 17 Nishikigi9-4
• Maegashira 15 Tochiozan8-5

9 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 10 Takakeishokachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 10 Okinoumimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 8 Kagayakikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 15 Tochiozankachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 7 Chiyomarumake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 4 Chiyotairyumake-koshi (5-8)
• Komusubi Endomake-koshi (3-8-2)
• Komusubi Mitakeumikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 4 Shodaikachi-koshi (8-5)

• Ichinojo (Sekiwake, 7-6) vs Hakuho (Yokozuna, 11-2) →head-to-head: Hakuho leads 13-3; the rating model gives Ichinojo 22%
• Kakuryu (Yokozuna, 12-1) vs Tochinoshin (Sekiwake, 12-1) →head-to-head: Kakuryu leads 23-4; the rating model gives Kakuryu 57%