Hoshoryu, Kotozakura share the lead at 13 wins

1 day remain in the race.

• Ozeki Hoshoryu13-1 ・ W7
• Ozeki Kotozakura13-1 ・ W11

Onokatsu (Maegashira 15) beat Takayasu (Maegashira 9) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 16% chance.

Bushozan (Maegashira 17) beat Tamawashi (Maegashira 11) by Oshidashi — pre-basho ratings gave just a 30% chance.

• Maegashira 15 Onokatsu9-5
• Maegashira 17 Bushozan2-8-4

8 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 15 Tokihayatemake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 11 Meiseikachi-koshi (8-6)
• Maegashira 9 Midorifujimake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 8 Rogamake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 7 Endomake-koshi (6-8)
• Maegashira 5 Tobizarukachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Daieishokachi-koshi (8-6)
• Sekiwake Kirishimamake-koshi (6-8)

• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 13-1) vs Hoshoryu (Ozeki, 13-1) →head-to-head: Hoshoryu leads 16-11; the rating model gives Kotozakura 47%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Kirishima (Sekiwake, 6-8) vs Onosato (Ozeki, 8-6) →head-to-head: Onosato leads 10-0; the rating model gives Kirishima 39%