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In 2003, Jack and Bob received the Order of Australia for services to the poultry industry, and as pioneers in research, development and establishment of world’s best practice standards in the thoroughbred horse racing industry. (They are pictured above with NSW Governor, Marie Bashir.)
Jack Ingham passed away on 5 August 2003. In 2007, Bob Ingham was included in the Australia Post Legends Award, which honours living individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Australian national character and identity. Special stamps are issued featuring the award recipient. |
Today, Bob Ingham continues to lead his family company. He is now the sole shareholder of the Company.
Community giving has also been a significant part of the Ingham family’s values. Over time, they have donated millions of dollars to a wide range of charities.
Bob Ingham has been the driving force behind the Ingham Institute, an independent multi-million dollar specialist centre for health and medical research, based at Liverpool. |
Aside from the poultry side of the business, the Ingham name is equally well-known for its success on the racecourse. They have held an interest in racing and breeding thoroughbreds – a pursuit which would grow into one of the world’s largest home breeding programs, and which would take them to the top of the horse-racing industry as Australia’s largest and most successful racehorse owners.
Their horses such as Octagonal and Lonhro became champions and experienced a significant number of victories on the track. The bloodstock business was sold to Darley, owned by the ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in 2008. Bob Ingham continues to maintain his interest, owning and racing a number of horses in the well-known cerise colours. |