2/4 Stud/8 from HORSE

[tipperdog]

Just learning how to play this game. All comments sincerely appreciated. I took notes during the hand but didn't note suits! I recall that no one appeared to be chasing a flush, although the low draw caught clubs on 5th and 6th. So flushes were possible, but highly unlikely.

I have (K4)4 and bring it in. All Ks and 4s are live. A motley collection of middle-high cards folds to (xx)6, which calls. 1 six is dead. (xx)T, immediately on my right, also calls, so I get a free play. All Ts are live.

4th brings....
(4K)44 Raises____ Calls
(xx)62 Calls ____ Calls
(xx)TT BETS ____Reraises
I think: The 4 is a great card for me. 62 is an obvious low draw. TT could have higher trips, which would be unpleasant. But I have to call here, right?

5th...

(4K)44A Calls
(xx)269 Calls
(xx)TT7 Bets
I like that the low draw bricked but not that TT continues to lead. Is this a raise/fold situation? Pressuring the bricked low draw feels right, in retrospect.

6th
(4K)44A6 Calls
(xx)2692 Calls
(xx)TT7Q Bets

The low draw continues to brick and TT keeps betting. I have a bad feeling, but decide to call it down.

7th...

(4K)44A6(Q) Calls
(xx)2629(x) Calls
(xx)TT7Q(x) Bets

Results below....

<font color="white"> TT indeed has a T in the hole.
The surprise: Busted low draw has 2 in hole and 9 on 7th for boat, wins pot.
I take the bronze. </font>