Well done Grumpy, now about those ponies you owe us!

WHETHER it was an off-the-cuff comment to keep them quiet or a genuine promise, Peter Scudamore will have to dig deep this morning to prevent living up to the nickname given to him by his grandchildren.

As soon as One For Arthur won the Grand National, Margot and Myrtle (left) were looking to cash in the pledge from ‘Grumpy Grandad’ that he would buy them each a pony if the horse was successful. They will hope Grumpy is still happy today...