Twenty-four years after his previous professional ride as an apprentice at Moe, Jason Webb will return to the saddle as a professional at Warrnambool on Thursday afternoon.

Webb told Racing.com about his comeback story, which began with a stint riding picnics earlier this year and has seen him return to full-fledged competition.

When Webb decided to return to racing, he weighed 86 kg. He can now ride comfortably at 57 kg.

Jason Webb with fiancée Heather before and after photos (photos: provided)

Webb’s first return as a professional jockey will be on the Jamie Edwards-trained Tori’s Dee, who is priced at 31/31 with Sportsbet for the final event of the race at Warrnambool.

SEE: Jason Webb on the comeback trail