TCI will still win year end honors for overall a better year. No shame in his performance. He was off a month and didnt have the needed pop to challenge in the stretch.
I really believe Karl is the better talent of the two, but do think TCI should get the 2yo colt trotter of the year based on his body of work. Maybe TCI comes back next year as the better horse, but I don't see it happening and barring any setbacks, I expect Karl to be top of class next year.
Of course, you never know what "no shows" at 2 come on at 3, so I guess we'll see.