Harji Takes Off Asj
Pravin Harji had a great run last season finishing 4th on the ANZ Player of the Year race, and he’s now starting ANZPT Season 6 off with a bang as he makes some inroads in today’s ANZPT Auckland Day 1b field.
In a recent pot, Harji opened with a preflop raise to 800. Asj Taylor called on the button and the big blind joined in to make it three to the flop of .
Action checked to Harji who bet 1,400. Taylor made the call in position as the third player got out of the way before the appeared on the turn. Harji released a second barrel worth 3,500 but Taylor fought back with a raise to 8,400. Harji thought for a bit and made the call.
The river was the and that was enough to prompt Harji to lead out again as he splashed 12,000 into the middle with a little flair. Taylor gave a grin and quickly folded which led Harji to flash the .
As he raked in the pot, Harji admitted to having queen-jack for a full house.
“You wouldn’t have bet if I checked?” asked Harji.
“I might’ve taken a stab!” chuckled Taylor.
Taylor slips to 23,500 with Harji now in good shape with 55,000 chips.
Player | Chips | Progress |
---|---|---|
Pravin Harji |
55,000
27,000
|
27,000 |
Asj Taylor |
23,500
-10,500
|
-10,500 |