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 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!
Life
The Year That Was 2020!
/ December 31, 2020
Wow, what a year 2020 was! If I was to describe 2020 in a word, I’d say it was bittersweet. It was full of highs but also a few heartbreaking moments and tough times. So, let’s recap the year that was!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 05/12/2020
/ December 4, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (05/12/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Kingston Town Classic day!
Life
Where Fashion Meets Disability
/ December 3, 2020
Today is International Day of People with Disabilities and to celebrate I recap my weekend where fashion met disability.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Bunbury 02/12/2020
/ December 1, 2020
This is your go to tips of all races in Perth at Bunbury today (02/12/2020), to help you find a winner!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 28/11/2020
/ November 27, 2020
Your go to in-depth preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (28/11/2020), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Winterbottom Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Bunbury 25/11/2020
/ November 24, 2020
This is your go to tips of all races in Perth at Bunbury today (25/11/2020), to help you find a winner!