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
Bunbury 06/03/2021
/ March 5, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Bunbury today (06/03/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Bunbury Stakes and Bunbury Cup day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 27/02/2021
/ February 26, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (27/02/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Lex Piper and Ascot 1000 Guineas day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 20/02/2021
/ February 19, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (20/02/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Detonator Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 13/02/2021
/ February 12, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (13/02/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Cyril Flower Stakes & Challenge Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Pinjarra 06/01/2021
/ February 5, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Pinjarra today (06/02/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Magic Millions day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 30/01/2021
/ January 29, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (30/01/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Scenic Blast Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 23/01/2021
/ January 22, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (23/01/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Australia Day Trophy day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 16/01/2021
/ January 15, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (16/01/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Miss Andretti Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 09/01/2021
/ January 8, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (09/01/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Easingwold Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 02/01/2021
/ January 1, 2021
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (02/01/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Perth Cup day!