Tony Abbott's father has a tip - don't ask his son which horse to bet on
Not even Prime Minister Tony Abbott is immune from getting home truths from his parents.
Dick Abbott, who spent Saturday with his son at Royal Randwick, said that the country’s leader is the worst racing tipster in the world.
Tony Abbott visited the races with wife Margie, and his parents Dick and Fay, who are both keen racegoers.
Dick Abbott, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, said it was "very, very enjoyable" to be at the races with his son.
But asked if the Prime Minister had given him any tips, he said: "Tony would be the worst tipster in the world on racing."
The PM seemed to favour the Queen’s horse for the big race with prizemoney of $4 million.
"I guess you couldn’t have a better owner and you couldn’t have a better trainer [Gai Waterhouse]. I think the Queen’s horse would be a good bet this afternoon.”
His mother seemed more certain. "It’s a done deal. I think it might be a quinella race [where you pick the first and second which can come in in either order], the Queen’s horse, Carlton House, and It’s a Dundeel.”
Asked finally about his week which saw the resignation of NSW Premier Barry O’Farrell, the Prime Minister added: “I guess this is a week of sad endings and happy beginnings.”
Radio presenter Alan Jones and former News Ltd chief executive John Hartigan joined the Abbott family for lunch of Alaskan king crab, grilled veal and poached pink snapper.
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On the drinks menu was Veuve Clicquot, Cloudy Bay sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. But there was no Penfold’s Grange. 
Looks like Mum picked the winner.
Good to see abbott supporting the Australian wine industry.
@spotweldersfriend wrote:
So did we,the taxpayers of Straya,pay for Jones and Hartigan's meals?
What a cynical comment. Surely you are aware that the age of entitlement is over ? 
My guess is that jones and hartigan got an invite from the rabid lefties of the Randwick racing club and invited the abbotts en masse to the feast of imported food and wine. I am sure there were no presents offered that would have to be declared 🙂
What a fluff piece, no surprises there.
