There were times when Mitch Speers thought his riding career was over.

Disillusioned with battling weight for most of his career, Speers gave riding away after breaking his ankle in an Eagle Farm jump-out almost 12 months ago.

The time off gave him the opportunity to reassess his life and eventually he committed to making another comeback to race riding.

"When I had the break away from racing I thought I would get too big because I've always had weight issues," he said.

"But I was surprised. I didn't get as heavy as I thought I would and I love riding so much so I decided to have another go."

Speers completed his apprenticeship three weeks ago and his victory aboard Mishani Edge in the Maiden Plate (1600m) at Eagle Farm on Wednesday was his first as a senior jockey.

The gelding's win was especially satisfying for Speers because it enabled him to repay the faith placed in him by trainer Les Ross.

"Les is a good mate of mine and he's given me a lot of opportunities since I've been back so it was good to get a winner for him," Speers said.

"All the trainers at Eagle Farm have been good including my old boss Liam Birchley who is supporting me where he can."

Speers rides up to 13 horses each morning at trackwork at Eagle Farm but believes riding at the Gold Coast each Saturday will help build his profile.

"If I can start off at the Coast by kicking home a few winners it should help to get the ball rolling and I can build from there," he said.