Don't automatically assume you're beat once an Ace flops. If you raised enough, the only other people in the hand with you should be those holding Aces or other pockets themselves, along with AKs. However, you'll get a lot of people to call you with hands like QJs. Most people will dump their baby aces.
I'd still bet out if an Ace hits - think about what your opponent might be thinking. You raised pre-flop, now you're betting like the Ace isn't scary at all - do you have a set? If you get called, I'd slow down a little. You may very well be beat. If it's bet to you, raise - see if your opponent really does have an Ace, and if so, how comfortable are they with it?
When the Ace hits on the river, I might check just to be on the safe side. If it's bet to me though, I'd probably call, depending on the amount of money in the pot and the size of the bet.
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