Winnemucca, Nev., photos

June 2-4, 2006

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Project Idaho team, from left, Idaho Star held by Dr. Dirk Vanderwall, UI associate professor of animal and veterinary science; Utah Pioneer held by Dr. Ken White, Utah State University animal science professor, Idaho Gem held by Dr. Gordon Woods, UI professor of animal and verterinary science, and Don Jacklin, American Mule Racing Association president and main project sponsor.

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Jockey Jesse Perez brings Idaho Gem across the finish for a first in the second of three June 3 futurity trials

Clones in synch during the start of the June 4 Winnemucca, Nev., Mule Races futurity. Idaho Gem finished third and Idaho Star seventh in the race.

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Jockey Jesse Perez brings Idaho Star home for a win in the mule clone's first race at Winnemucca, Nev.

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Idaho Star in the winner's circle at Winnemucca, June 3, 2006.

Please credit photos to University of Idaho/Phil Schofield © 2006