For some/most of us (out here in the fog), your comment is again a puzzle. Thanks for that. So I'll interpret it to mean
Stilletto Bay went back to his comfort zone of say 4.
Baby Yoda moved back in the direction of his Top although probably more like 3 than -3. A good ride to preserve some energy by not trying to go with the PHENOM.
The remaining bunch may have just walked because I don't recall ever seeing them in the video. I'll note #6 Team Merchants who ran a credible 5/8's prior to dropping anchor.
Meaning the winner gets a new top and maybe a new record.
or I'm nowhere near the answer to your riddle - Master?