[benwood]

I think your analysis of the situation is very good.Raising is better than calling,imo, but folding is best.Like Mac said,AKx is a pretty weak hand in stud.I can easily understand you making this play.I might possibly have done the same thing myself if I were in the mood.But it's still a spew,imo.With that said,it's probably not a giant negative EV in a metagame sense.After he stays with you on 5th,I think you have to check/fold 6th or check/call 6th & check/fold the river if you don't improve. You don't want to invest a fortune when you make a loose speculative move like this. Good luck. Ben