[DeeJ]

OK, both responses so far are negative without any stated reason.

Here's my thought process; preflop is obvious.

Flop, SB likely only thinks for 4 seconds if he has a difficult decision. Sure, he could have spilt coffee on his shirt or be 5-tabling SNG's or whatever, but my read was that he had to think something through eg a strong hand given he'd semi-cold called, but top pair (K9 or A9) would have been an easy decision, or open-ended straight draw. If he had overcards it's also an easy decision.

So I was wary of a very strong hand, 2pair set or straight. Raising is the clear answer for value and to find out where I am. Surprisingly Mr Loose raises, then SB caps.

My very strong read was that he could clearly beat top pair, and likely can beat an overpair, so I fold because I have a thin or no draw and am likely already behind.