Takanosho, Hoshoryu, Kotozakura share the lead at 8 wins

Takerufuji, Onokatsu, Takarafuji, Abi, Onosato trail by one. 6 days remain.

• Maegashira 6 Takanosho8-1
• Ozeki Hoshoryu8-1
• Ozeki Kotozakura8-1 ・ W6
• Maegashira 16 Takerufuji7-2 ・ W4
• Maegashira 15 Onokatsu7-2
• Maegashira 10 Takarafuji7-2 ・ W7
• Maegashira 3 Abi7-2
• Ozeki Onosato7-2

4 rikishi had their winning or losing records decided today.

• Maegashira 6 Takanoshokachi-koshi (8-1)
• Maegashira 1 Hiradoumimake-koshi (1-8)
• Ozeki Hoshoryukachi-koshi (8-1)
• Ozeki Kotozakurakachi-koshi (8-1)

• Kotozakura (Ozeki, 8-1) vs Tobizaru (Maegashira 5, 6-3) →head-to-head: Kotozakura leads 13-7; the rating model gives Kotozakura 71%; Forward Pusher vs Pulling Pusher — style matchup is even
• Kotoshoho (Maegashira 5, 2-7) vs Hoshoryu (Ozeki, 8-1) →head-to-head: Kotoshoho leads 4-4; the rating model gives Kotoshoho 24%; Forward Pusher vs Thrower — style matchup slightly favors Hoshoryu
• Takanosho (Maegashira 6, 8-1) vs Onokatsu (Maegashira 15, 7-2) →head-to-head: Takanosho leads 2-1; the rating model gives Takanosho 77%