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 18/09/2021
/ September 17, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (18/09/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Nicopolis Stakes day!
Life
Starting My Business – LBD Digital
/ September 13, 2021
Things have been a bit quiet on The Velvet Court, but for a good reason, I've started my own business, Little Black Dress Digital! In this article, I discuss why I started LBD Digital and a few lessons I've learnt along the way.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 11/09/2021
/ September 10, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (11/09/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Farnley Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 04/09/2021
/ September 3, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (04/09/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Jolly Beggar Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 28/08/2021
/ August 27, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (28/08/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Idyllic Prince Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 21/08/2021
/ August 20, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (21/08/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Blue Spec Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 14/08/2021
/ August 13, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (14/08/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Belmont Newmarket day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 07/08/2021
/ August 6, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (07/08/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Ngawyni Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 31/07/2021
/ July 30, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (31/07/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Jockey Celebration Day Sprint day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 24/07/2021
/ July 23, 2021
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (24/07/2021), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on H.G. Bolton Sprint day!