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 08/05/2021
/ May 7, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (08/05/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Eurythmic Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 01/05/2021
/ April 30, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (01/05/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Westspeed Platinum Autumn Final day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 24/04/2021
/ April 23, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (24/04/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Diggers Cup day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 17/10/2021
/ April 16, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (17/04/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on W.A. Sires' Produce Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 10/04/2021
/ April 9, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (10/04/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on WATC Derby day!
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Ascot 03/04/2021
/ April 2, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (03/04/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Karrakatta Plate day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 27/03/2021
/ March 26, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (27/03/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Melvista Stakes and WA Oaks day!
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Ascot 20/03/2021
/ March 19, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (20/03/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Gimcrack Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 13/03/2021
/ March 12, 2021
Your go to quick preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (13/03/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Natasha and J.C. Roberts Stakes day!
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!