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KENTUCKY DERBY PICKS
RACE 1 This is a high-level Maiden Special Weight (MSW) at 1 1/16 miles with a substantial $120,000 purse. Since these are maidens, many are still developing, but the pedigree and "connections" (trainers/jockeys) tell us a lot about the expected Class and Form. Here is the objective evaluation and point assignment based on your four criteria: The Top Contenders P# Horse Form Speed Pace Class Overall Value (1-10) 11 Powershift 9 9 8 9 9.0 3 Silent Way 8 8 7 8
May 120 min read
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KENTUCKY DERBY PICKS
RACE 1 This is a high-level Maiden Special Weight (MSW) at 1 1/16 miles with a substantial $120,000 purse. Since these are maidens, many are still developing, but the pedigree and "connections" (trainers/jockeys) tell us a lot about the expected Class and Form. Here is the objective evaluation and point assignment based on your four criteria: The Top Contenders P# Horse Form Speed Pace Class Overall Value (1-10) 11 Powershift 9 9 8 9 9.0 3 Silent Way 8 8 7 8
James Blanken
May 120 min read
Michelle Rice Story
The Geography of Despair: Michelle L. Rice Story The city of Springfield, Ohio, is a place composed of perpendicular ambitions and horizontal silences, a geometric arrangement of brick and limestone nestled within the humid embrace of the Mad River valley. To the casual observer traveling the National Road, it appears as a typical relic of the American industrial heartland, a landscape where the towering stacks of defunct factories lean against a grey Midwestern sky like the
James Blanken
Apr 229 min read
Tonica Jenkins Crime
Tonight, on TRUE CRIME Podcast With James Blanken on the Empty Pockets Podcast We have attempted Murder, Fraud, Embezzlement, Arson, Drugs, the DEA, and countless crimes committed by one person – What’s the Springfield connection? Tune in tonight at 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2026 The story you won’t believe! On Rumble https://rumble.com/user/EmptyPocketsPodcast If you have a Roku TV, download the app and watch on your TV
James Blanken
Mar 241 min read
Monday Night
Time to Nerd out - All the cool databases for Springfield, Clark County and the State of Ohio. Clark County Municipal Court https://clerkofcourts.municipal.co.clark.oh.us/web.nsf/CaseSearch?OpenForm Clark County Daily Cases https://cases.clerkofcourts.municipal.co.clark.oh.us/newsfeed Clark County Common Pleas Court https://eservices.clarkcountyohiocourt.com/eservices/home.page.2 Domestic Violence Reports – Ohio Attorney General https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files
James Blanken
Mar 211 min read
NCAAB
Looking for the ultimate edge before you lock in your 2026 brackets? 🏀 Join James Blanken and Jimmy Steward tonight on Empty Pockets for a deep dive into the NCAAB tournament! We’re breaking down the toughest regions, identifying the Cinderella stories, and dissecting the betting lines you need to see. Whether you're playing for bragging rights or looking for the best value on the board, we've got you covered. 📺 Tune In Details When: Tonight, Wednesday, March 18 Time: 6:00
James Blanken
Mar 181 min read
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