Chris Munce's nightmares turned to fairytales when the comeback jockey steered Something Anything to a last gasp win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick.The day began well for Munce when he won aboard Angel's Breath for his old friend Ron Quinton to claim his first metropolitan victory since his release from jail and controversial return to racing.But nothing compared to the heartstopping finish in Saturday's Villiers with Queenslander Hey Elvis on the outside and Something Anything wit

Chris Munce's nightmares turned to fairytales when the comeback jockey steered Something Anything to a last gasp win in the Group Two Villiers Stakes at Randwick.

The day began well for Munce when he won aboard Angel's Breath for his old friend Ron Quinton to claim his first metropolitan victory since his release from jail and controversial return to racing.

But nothing compared to the heartstopping finish in Saturday's Villiers with Queenslander Hey Elvis on the outside and Something Anything with seemingly no margin between them.

After a lengthy deliberation the judge determined there was indeed a margin and declared a nose with Rags To Riches a short head third.

"I didn't think it was so close," Munce said.

"He should have won easily but it's a great feeling, a great day, and great to be back at Randwick.

"It's been a tumultuous two years but the support and compassion is something I can't describe.

"What an amazing day this has been.

"To ride this horse for this group of owners is incredible. It's the old team back again."

Something Anything is raced by an enthusiastic group headed by Frank Mittiga and trained to perfection this preparation by Gary Portelli.

"We really targeted the Villiers," Portelli said.

"Everything fell into place. He won over 1400 metres last week and then really knuckled down today.

"It was a fearless ride by Chris that got him there.

"He isn't an easy horse to handle and takes a lot of work."

Munce was on the phone to Portelli for the ride when Jim Cassidy, who rode him to his last start win, opted for topweight Sniper's Bullet who started the $6.50 favourite.

Something Anything was a $10 chance and raced in a handy position all the way.

After he got the nod in the photo, connections of Hey Elvis requested a closer look but accepted there was a margin.

"It was the barest margin and such a good effort by the horse," trainer Bruce Hill said.

Fellow Queenslander Rags To Riches was a short head third with few excuses for the rest including Sniper's Bullet who beat just Teary Eyed home and finished almost five lengths from the winner.

The decision by Racing NSW to give Munce a licence has been criticised by Hong Kong racing authorities who banned him until September next year.

Racing NSW deemed Munce had served the penalty for 35 breaches of the racing rules and refused to reciprocate the a 30-month ban on a 36th charge after taking legal advice.

That breach was tied to a breach under the criminal code in Hong Kong and Munce would not have been convicted had it taken place in Australia.

Throughout the 20 months he was incarcerated, Munce's wife Cathy and three children could spend little time with him but were all on hand at Randwick.

The cheered along with the large crowd which showed its unanimous support for Munce when he came back to the enclosure.