The Irish European Breeders' Fund (Irish EBF) has announced a record-breaking sponsorship commitment of €3.2 million for 2026.Funded by Irish Stallion Farms, this investment represents a 100% increase in annual contributions compared to just a decade ago. This significant funding will complement the strategic prize money increases recently pledged by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI), racehorse owners and racecourses as part of a three-year industry growth strategy.Beyond direct race funding in Ireland, Irish EBF also supports vital Irish initiatives including Treo Eile, Irish Champions Weekend, ITM Barrier Trials, and the recently launched ITBA Next Generation Breeders' Grant. This brings the organisation's total industry contribution to over €66 million since 1983. By attaching EBF conditions to nearly 500 flat and NH races this year, the Irish EBF is reinforcing its role as the backbone of Irish racing.Joe Foley, Irish EBF Chairman, said, “It is very encouraging to see HRI prioritizing prize money for 2026 and the Irish EBF Governors are delighted to play their part by committing a record €3.2 million to the Irish prize money fund this year. We welcome HRI's ambitious three-year plan to achieve increased prize money levels and to ensure its success, we look to Minister Martin Heydon and his Department to provide the vital extra funding required to sustain Ireland's world-leading bloodstock and racing industry.”Jonathan Mullin, Horse Racing Ireland Director of Racing, added, “From the very outset of planning around a three-year prize money strategy for Irish racing, the Irish EBF were enthusiastic supporters and contributors, which tallies with their generous support towards prize money levels in Ireland for many decades. The 2026 contribution from the Irish EBF is a record €3.2m and will target strong minimum values in a wide category of 2yo races, including a new series of enhanced nursery races, as well as planned expansions in the Auction and Academy hurdle categories. The Irish EBF's contribution to prize money comes from voluntary contributions from stallion farms all over Ireland and Horse Racing Ireland is hugely appreciative of this long-standing investment.”The post Irish EBF Unveils Largest-Ever Sponsorship of €3.2 Million appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.