Flop Analysis
While small continuation bets capture our range advantage on this dry texture, checking Queen-five high is an entirely acceptable mixed strategy. **Ranges:** We hold a pronounced equity advantage on Ace-high textures with top pairs like AcQc and AhKh, but balancing our checking range requires keeping some air hands out of position. **Plan:** When checking air without made hand value or straight draws, we look to realize free showdown or fold comfortably when facing genuine aggression. --- > **Takeaway:** On dry Ace-high boards out of position, mix small stabs with checks across low-equity high cards.