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 03/06/2023
/ June 2, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (03/06/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Raconteur Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 27/05/2023
/ May 26, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (27/05/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Hyperion Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 20/05/2023
/ May 19, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (20/05/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Provincial Championship Series Final day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 13/05/2023
/ May 12, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (13/05/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Belmont Sprint day
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 06/05/2023
/ May 5, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (06/05/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on TABtouch Stakes day
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 29/04/2023
/ April 28, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (29/04/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on WA Sires Produce Stakes day
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 22/04/2023
/ April 21, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (22/04/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Shelia Gwynne Classic day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 15/04/2023
/ April 14, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (15/04/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Karrakatta Plate and TABtouch Quokka day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 08/04/2023
/ April 6, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (08/04/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on W.A.T.C Derby day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Ascot 01/04/2023
/ March 31, 2023
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Ascot today (01/04/2023) with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Roma Cup day!