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RAY MAY RIDE FOR KING EDWARD. Toronto, Ont., November 24. Nat Ray, the premier among American steeplechase jockeys, has gone to England. He sailed last Saturday and was accompanied by his wife. It is reported that the King s trainer has been negotiating with Ray to accept a retainer to ride His Majestys steeplechase horses the coming season, and it is said he has gone over for the express purpose of satisfying himself as to the condition of affairs over there. Ray is said to have quit the season of 1906 more than 0,000 to the good iu earnings and winnings. He is a comparatively wealthy man, being one of the sort that knows how to save as well as to make money.
