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 15/01/2022
/ January 14, 2022
Conditions Rail – 11mTrack – Good 4Forecast – Max 27 degrees, sunny Race 1 – Magic Millions Plate – 1200m – 12:43pm 9 – Lucky Sue6 – The Great Hoya2 – El Patron8 – Upper Limits Comments: Lucky Sue narrowly tasted defeat last weekend. She’ll probably be midfield again from…
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 08/01/2022
/ January 7, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (08/01/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Easingwold Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 01/01/2022
/ December 31, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (01/01/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Perth Cup day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 04/12/2021
/ December 3, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (04/12/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Kingston Town Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 27/11/2021
/ November 26, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (27/11/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Winterbottom Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 20/11/2021
/ November 19, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (20/11/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Railways Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 13/11/2021
/ November 12, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (13/11/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on WA Champion Fillies Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 06/11/2021
/ November 5, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (06/11/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Fairetha Stakes and Lee Steere Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Melbourne Cup 2021
/ November 1, 2021
Read my thoughts on each horse and who I've tipped in the top 4 for the 2021 Melbourne Cup!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 30/10/2021
/ October 29, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (30/10/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Prince Of Wales Stakes and Asian Beau Stakes day!