I read this in a book from a book by David Sklansky, and Mason Malmuth. Since the OP hasn't answered it yet, I will post what they had to say. (I just read it recently!)
They say:
FOLD. You have top pair with a weak kicker and no redraws. Either the bettor or the raiser could already have you beaten, perhaps with an ace with a better kicker (What I was thinking), or Aces up. If that is the case, then your drawing dead and you would have to catch a 7 to have any chance to win. Even if you do have the best hand, you are still in bad shape. Any card eight or higher counterfeits your kicker, leaving you no better than tied against any other ace. Furthermore, the three high cards and two-flush are very dangerous. This typ of board makes it easy for someone to make a flush, straight, or two pair by the river. If you are behind, you are drawing almost dead. If you are ahead, you will often be outdrawn and usually just tie when you are not outdrawn. The pot is not very large. This is a clear fold.
That was typed straight from the book.
Me personally, I am worried about that first limper. I would be throwing this one as well.  |