[coatsie]

i raise to 450 pre (pot 1125)
bet 750 on the flop (pot 2625)

many turn options:

1. cc 1200 turn, push ai river 3265 into 5025 pot. opponent gets 2.5:1
2. crai turn 4465 into a 3825 pot. opponent gets 1.9:1
3. bet 1500 on the turn and hope to get it in. push river if called. 2965 into a 5625 river pot. opponent gets 1.9:1

3>>1>>2

your way:

1. cc 1200 turn, push ai river 3415 into 4725 pot. opponent gets 2.4:1
2. crai turn 4615 into a 3525 pot. opponent gets 1.8:1
3. bet 1200 on the turn and hope to get it in. push river if called. 3415 into a 4725 river pot. opponent gets 2.4:1

i would say your're often against A9-AJ that will prob go all the way. if you run into 88 too bad.

i like the turn check sometimes as it will make up for the times you give up your CB on the turn which may give you a free card in the future if your opponents know you can check strong hands.