Great Dr. Ramón Tallaj Cup: Success at the V Centenario Racecourse

Great Dr. Ramón Tallaj Cup: A Boost to Dominican Equestrianism

The Hipódromo Quinto Centenario was the setting for the first edition of the “Gran Copa Dr. Ramón Tallaj”, an event that brought together imported horses aged three years and older. The initiative seeks to promote the development of horse racing in the Dominican Republic.

“We try to contribute in some way to the incentive of the development of equestrianism in the country, impregnating mares with stallions from our farm, so that those fruits are born in the Dominican Republic, with bloodlines of superior quality, and thus, contribute to the development of the breeding of native specimens”, explained Dr. Tallaj, accompanied by the president of the National Equestrian Commission, Mr. Francisco Pavonessa.

Dr. Ramón Tallaj

The event featured a top prize of RD$500,000.00 and an entry fee of RD$25,000.00 per entry. The race, of G3 grade, was run over a distance of 1,800 meters. This cup is part of the efforts of Dr. Tallaj, a renowned Dominican doctor and equestrian residing in the United States, to promote equestrianism in the country. Dr. Tallaj owns Diamond Farm, a racehorse farm in Kentucky (USA), and RT Racing Stable, a stable.

Recognition of Dr. Tallaj’s Work

Dr. Tallaj has been recognized in the Dominican Republic and the United States for his philanthropic work, through his foundation and his participation in various institutions, benefiting the health of low-income communities. Dr. Tallaj, former Undersecretary of Health in three different periods and former medical director of the Social Security and Welfare Institute of the Dominican Republic, has been awarded the Best Doctor of the Year 2011 award by Continuum Hospitals at the St. Lukes Gala and the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in May 2006 in New York.