John Franzone

Call For MD Breeds To Work Together

January 19, 2011

Maryland Racing Commission Member John Franzone has called the state's harness and thoroughbred industries to work together to help craft a plan for the future. "If we don't come together with a unifi...

Orioles Owner Angelos Bids On Rosecroft

January 05, 2011

It has been reported that Peter Angelos, owner of Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles, is bidding to purchase Maryland's closed Rosecroft Raceway with a new push for expanded gaming at the five-...

Down To The Wire In Maryland

December 21, 2010

The case for racing in Maryland in 2011 goes before the Maryland Racing Commission today, with veteran commissioner John Franzone saying he does not have high hopes for resolution of disputes

Rosecroft Gets Extension

February 17, 2010

Rosecroft Raceway, working on finalization of Mark Vogel’s acquisition of the track, got three quarters of what it asked for yesterday