South Lanarkshire resort unveils unique racing-themed sculpture as the centre piece of their centenary celebrations.

Hamilton Park has today unveiled a unique sculpture that has been commissioned in memory of the late Sir Ian Good in recognition of his immeasurable contribution to both Hamilton Park and Scottish Racing, as well as the racing industry as a whole, which comes following the dedication of the grandstand in his name in 2025. Having joined the Board in May 1990, Sir Ian became Chairman of Hamilton Park in 1999 and remained in this position until his passing in October 2023. He was a passionate leader and horse Owner whose influence helped shape the sport for over three decades.

Sir Ian Good’s time in charge saw the development of Hamilton Park into one of the leading small independent racecourses in the UK, as well as the addition of the onsite hotel in 2019, of which he was also the Chairman. His work extended beyond the racecourse, as he was also the founding Chairman of Scottish Racing in 2000, the body that support’s Scotland’s racing industry, as well as chairing the Racing Foundation and the Tote. He was elected to the Jockey Club in 2005 and then served as Deputy Senior Steward of the organisation. He made a huge contribution not only to racing in Scotland, but also to the wider British racing industry.

In collaboration with the Good family and with support from The Jockey Club, the sculpture has been created by renowned artist Michael Turner who specialises in creating unique, hand crafted artwork using marine grade stainless steel. With the working title of ‘A Dynamic Force’, each individual panel of stainless steel has been shaped by hand over a period of six months to create a sculpture that embodies the energy and excitement of horse racing, showcasing the power and grace of the horse in motion alongside the unique harmony that exists between horse and jockey.

The sculpture features some hidden references to Sir Ian’s life, legacy and influence at Hamilton Park, including a running Grouse to represent Sir Ian’s career in the Whisky industry, P.A.D in honour of his beloved horse ‘Penny A Day’, poppies in memory of all of those who have gone before us, as well as an upturned horseshoe which visitors will be encouraged to touch for good luck. A miniature of the sculpture has also been created, which will be presented annually to the winner of the memorial race run in Sir Ian’s memory each September.

Mark Johnston, British racing’s winning-most trainer and current Chairman of Hamilton Park, said of the project; “The Hamilton Park Executive has been working to ensure that an appropriate, lasting memorial to Sir Ian Good be incorporated into the grounds for our centenary year, with this unique sculpture being the culmination of those efforts.  Sir Ian was Chairman as long as I’ve been on the board and he did a huge amount for Hamilton and for racing in Scotland, and it is right that his contribution to Hamilton Park and the sport is memorialised.”

Sir Ian’s daughter, Catriona Good added: “We are delighted that Hamilton Park has commissioned this sculpture in memory of our Dad, he was incredibly proud to have been Chairman of the resort and it was a big part of his life. Michael has created something truly spectacular and has really captured all of the elements that we discussed throughout the project, and we can’t wait to see it in place within the grounds.”

Sculptor Michael Turner said: “When Hamilton Park approached me to create a memorial fitting for the memory of Sir Ian Good CBE, I was deeply honoured. With my own family roots in Glasgow, it felt like the perfect commission—a homecoming of sorts.

While my passion has always been rooted in nature and animals, particularly horses, capturing the form of the jockey presented a welcome and rigorous challenge. Through close collaboration with the Good family and Hamilton Park, we developed a clear vision: a sculpture that would eternalize Sir Ian’s legacy and his lasting impact on the sport.

As my first public commission, and one centred on a subject as scrutinized as equine anatomy, the pressure was significant. However, the journey has been incredibly rewarding. I can only hope that Sir Ian would have appreciated the work and felt proud to have it stand within the grounds of this historic racecourse.”

Ashley Moon, Racecourse Managing Director added: “This commission has been over a year in the making as we wanted to ensure that we were creating something that would not only be a memorial to Sir Ian, but something that will become a key attraction for visitors to the resort in our centenary year and beyond. We believe that Michael’s creation is unlike anything that’s permanently on display on a racecourse and represents a fitting tribute to Sir Ian’s legacy and life. It’s our intention that a formal dedication of the sculpture will coincide with our centenary racenight in July, but it will be on display ahead of the season for all of our visitors to enjoy.”