Mike Welsch's Pegasus World Cup handicapping analysis and picks

1. Higher Power
2. Tax
3. Mr Freeze

The scratches of Omaha Beach and Spun to Run have taken much of the lustre off the main even,t although the prevailing feeling was HIGHER POWER could have given both a run for their money had the two favorites started. The Pacific Classic winner has had his best chances compromised at the start in each of his last two outings and is training extremely well for his local bow. He could prove the right one if able to replicate his best form without Lasix. TAX has the running style that might prove beneficial in a race still loaded with pace despite the defections of its two major players. He should come running for major share. MR FREEZE was on the fringes in the Clark but still turned in a game effort in a race dominated by horses rallying from off the pace. He figures forwardly from the outset under Saez.