Clever Spirit wasn’t nearly cunning enough to win the fifth race at Belmont yesterday, so Hondo, whose Ranger investment was rinsed last night, saw his deficit grow to a season-high 3,725 gibsons.

Today, Mr. Aitch will try again at Belmont, this time with a new consultant — 10 units to win on Great Gracie Dane in the first, and 10 to win on In Her Hey Day in the ninth. Also, 20 on the Rangers to pull down the curtain on the 2011 season.

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Chaz Bono, who was booted from “Dancing With The Stars” this week, complained about the harsh treatment he received from one of the judges. Come on, Chaz, toughen up a little — real men don’t whine.