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.

Life
International Day of People with Disability: Embracing My Disability Identity
/ December 2, 2022
International Day of People with Disability helps to remind us that our disability is an important part of our identity & that we should embrace it.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 03/12/2022
/ December 2, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (03/12/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Northerly Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 26/11/2022
/ November 25, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (26/11/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Winterbottom Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 19/11/2022
/ November 18, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (19/11/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Railway Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 12/11/2022
/ November 11, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (12/11/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Champion Fillies and Placid Ark Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 05/11/2022
/ November 4, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (05/11/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Lee Steere Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 29/10/2022
/ October 28, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (29/10/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Asian Beau Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 22/10/2022
/ October 21, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (22/10/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Belgravia Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 15/10/2022
/ October 14, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (15/10/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Eurythmic Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 08/10/2022
/ October 7, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (08/10/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Ascot Opening day!