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 24/09/2022
/ September 23, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (24/09/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Black Heart Bart Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 17/09/2022
/ September 16, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (17/09/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Nicopolis Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 10/09/2022
/ September 9, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (10/09/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Farnley Stakes day!
Life
Three Reasons Why I loved “Purple Hearts” From a Disability Point of View
/ September 5, 2022
I feel in love with the romantic movie, Purple Hearts on Netflix. So, here are my three reasons why I loved “Purple Hearts” from a disability point of view.
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 03/09/2022
/ September 2, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (03/09/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Jolly Beggar Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 27/08/2022
/ August 26, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (27/08/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Idyllic Prince Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 20/08/2022
/ August 19, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (20/08/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Blue Spec Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 13/08/2022
/ August 12, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (13/08/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Belmont Newmarket day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 06/08/2022
/ August 5, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (06/08/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Jockey Celebration Day Stakes day!
Horse Racing, Tipping
Belmont 30/07/2022
/ July 29, 2022
Your go to preview of all races in Perth at Belmont today (30/07/2022), with a range of tips to help you find a winner on Ngawyni Stakes day!