Firstoff, preflop - this is a raise even oop right? Didnt doubt it until now.

The hand

Hero ($64.15)
BB ($71.95)
UTG ($52)
MP ($141.95)
Button ($50)

Preflop: Hero is SB with , .
1 fold, MP calls $0.50, 1 fold, Hero raises to $2.25, 1 fold, MP calls $1.50.

Flop: ($4.75) , , (2 players)
Hero bets $3, MP raises to $8, Hero raises to $21

Now, is the turn reraise one of those things where its just not worth it? I mean, i figured there's no way he has any sort of ace that can take heat. So I 3bet and planned to shut down to a call/reraise since the only made hands that make sense are sets.

My question is sort of general - is it 'bad' to commit 40bb to a read of this sort? Should i just let it go and find a better spot?

Don't try to make donks fold TP and you will be a much richer man.

Sorry, should have mentioned. He was like 27/14. Also, MP is actually the CO, so wouldnt he be stealing with any ace? He limped.

Jimmy - He didnt 3 bet, i did.

Sem - I don't understand. How is calling better? If he bets 12 bucks on the turn, don't we have to fold with the threat of another bet on the river? Or can we call that and fold the river reliably if he bets again, since no mizor is going to 3 barrel a pf raiser who calls twice?