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 25/03/2023
/ March 24, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (25/03/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Melvista Stakes and WA oaks day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 18/03/2023
/ March 17, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (18/03/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Supremacy Stakes and Rock Magic Stakes day!
Life
Finding Mr Right – Relationships with a Person with a Disability
/ March 13, 2023
What exactly does a relationship/dating with me (and as someone with a disability) look like when I find Mr Right?
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 11/03/2023
/ March 10, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (11/03/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Bunbury Stakes and Cup day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 04/03/2023
/ March 3, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (04/03/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Westspeed Platinum Autumn Final day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 25/02/2023
/ February 24, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (23/02/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Detonator Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Pinjarra 18/02/2023
/ February 17, 2023
Conditions Rail – TrueTrack – Good 4Forecast – Max 34 degrees, sunny Race 1 – TABtouch Westspeed Platinum Series Handicap Heat 3 – 1200m – 12:24pm 5 – Cywer6 – Here’s Dreaming2 – Ex Sport Man11 – Twice A Fortnight Race 2 – TABtouch Pinjarra Cup & Fashions On The…
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 11/02/2023
/ February 10, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (11/02/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Challenge Stakes and Cyril Flowers Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 04/02/2023
/ February 3, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (04/02/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on The Ascot Mile day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 28/01/2023
/ January 27, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (28/01/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Scenic Blast Stakes day!