hand anaylsis - pocket 5s - getting too tricky?

[MAxx]

pf, easy and correct call.

flop- tougher

turn- ok... maybe lead out

river- go time, no checking here... not enough turn action to even begin to consider checking.

[nepenthe]

Checkraise the flop with the intention of getting it heads-up. If shown aggression, fold it then or fold the turn unimproved. Having played it as you did, you must bet out the turn. People will think you're betting your turned flush draw, or maybe the 4. But no one will assume you just caught your 2-outer for a near invincible hand.