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
Belmont 26/06/2021
/ June 25, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (26/06/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Strickland Stakes day!
Life
Growing My Instagram Account to Break Down Disability Barriers
/ June 21, 2021
When I posted a reel on Instagram I didn't expect it to go this viral. Now I'm using my following to break down disability barriers!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 19/05/2021
/ June 18, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (19/06/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Belmont Guineas day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 12/05/2021
/ June 11, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (12/06/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Hyperion Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 05/06/2021
/ June 4, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (05/06/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Raconteur Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 29/05/2021
/ May 28, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (29/05/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Belmont Sprint day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 22/05/2021
/ May 21, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (22/05/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Provincial Championship Series Final day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 15/05/2021
/ May 14, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (15/05/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Roma Cup day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 08/05/2021
/ May 7, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (08/05/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Eurythmic Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 01/05/2021
/ April 30, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (01/05/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Westspeed Platinum Autumn Final day!