The Velvet Court - All things fashion, horse racing and disability

The Sexy Elephant Look

While wearing a ventilator mask isn’t always attractive, it does make my life easier. In this post I explain my physical disability, how it affects my life and the funny story behind this heading.

The "Made By Mum" Fashion Label

Finding clothes that fit my unusual body shape is sometimes hard. So, when it comes to many race day dresses, they're from the label "Made by Mum". From 24 hours dresses to complex designs, she's done it all, but the need to sew has stemmed from a need for wheelchair friendly stylish clothing.

The Secret Revealed: How I Pick Racehorses

I've been lucky enough to have had 26 wins at just 21 years old, including 2 country cups, 2 listed races and a group 3 win to date. So in this post I reveal how I picked both my champion horses and those that didn’t make it to the track.

Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 19/04/2025
/ April 19, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (19/04/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on WATC Derby Day!
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Ascot 12/04/2025
/ April 11, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (12/04/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Roma Cup Day!
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Ascot 05/04/2025
/ April 4, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (05/04/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on WA Oaks Day!
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Ascot 22/03/2025
/ March 21, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (22/03/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on J.C. Roberts Stakes Day!
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Bunbury 08/03/2025
/ March 7, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Bunbury today (08/03/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Bunbury Stakes and Bunbury Cup Day!
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Ascot 01/03/2025
/ February 28, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (01/03/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Marjorie Charleson Classic Day!
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Ascot 22/02/2025
/ February 21, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (22/02/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Challenge and Detonator Stakes Day!
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Pinjarra 15/02/2025
/ February 14, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Pinjarra today (15/02/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Magic Millions Day!
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Ascot 08/02/2025
/ February 7, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (08/01/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Cyril Flower Stakes Day!
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Ascot 01/02/2025
/ January 31, 2025
Your go to preview of all races at Ascot today (02/01/2025) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Ascot Mile Day!