Hoshoryu, Kotozakura share the lead at 12 wins

2 days remain in the race.

• Ozeki Hoshoryu12-1 ・ W6
• Ozeki Kotozakura12-1 ・ W10

Chiyoshoma (Maegashira 14) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 9) by Hatakikomi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 18% chance. He had trailed their head-to-head 3-8, which makes it count double.

• Maegashira 14 Chiyoshoma9-4

6 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 17 Bushozanmake-koshi (1-8-4)
• Maegashira 11 Tamawashikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Maegashira 17 Asakoryumake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 12 Hokutofujimake-koshi (5-8)
• Maegashira 10 Takarafujikachi-koshi (8-5)
• Komusubi Wakamotoharukachi-koshi (8-5)

• Kirishima (Sekiwake, 6-7) vs Hoshoryu (Ozeki, 12-1) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 13-12; the rating model gives Kirishima 50%; Thrower vs Thrower — style matchup is even
• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 12-1) vs Onosato (Ozeki, 8-5) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 8-5; the rating model gives Kotozakura 36%