06-03-2009 19:53 UTC-12

Drache Turns the Tides

[user66118]

Eric Drache

Eric Drache got it going with the {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

up, and Ellis came along with the {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

.

Ellis: (X-X) / {7-Spades}

{7-Spades}

{Q-Diamonds}

{Q-Spades}

{4-Diamonds}

/ (X)
Drache: (X-X) / {7-Clubs}

{7-Clubs}

{J-Clubs}

{2-Diamonds}

{5-Spades}

/ (X)

On fourth street, Ellis bet out, drawing a raise from Drache. He made the call. On fifth and sixth, Ellis bet his open queens, with Drache calling both times. On seventh street, Ellis fired again, only to see Drache come over the top with another raise. Ellis called, showing {Q-Hearts}

{Q-Hearts}

{9-Spades}

{6-Spades}

for trip queens. It was no good though; Drache turned over {9-Clubs}

{9-Clubs}

{10-Clubs}

{Q-Clubs}

for the winning queen-high flush.

With that swing, Drache has taken about a three-to-one chip lead over his more senior opponent.

Tags: Eric Drache Freddie Ellis