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 21/05/2022
/ May 20, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (21/05/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Provincial Championship Final day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 14/05/2022
/ May 13, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (14/05/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Roma Cup day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 07/05/2022
/ May 6, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (07/05/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Eurythmic Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 30/04/2022
/ April 29, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (30/04/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Sheila Gwynne Classic day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 23/04/2022
/ April 22, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (23/04/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Westspeed Platinum Autumn Final day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 16/04/2022
/ April 15, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (16/04/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on W.A. Sires' Produce Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 09/04/2022
/ April 8, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (09/04/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on W.A.T.C Derby day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 02/04/2022
/ April 1, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (02/04/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Karrakatta Plate day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 26/03/2022
/ March 25, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (26/03/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Melvista Stakes and WA Oaks day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 19/03/2022
/ March 18, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (19/03/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Gimcrack Stakes and Perth Stakes day!