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[QUOTE="Jack Daniels, post: 444220, member: 1954"]
Okay, just my thoughts. (probably get shot for this. ;))
 
I don't like the PF cold call of a raise (even from the CO) with A 10 suited. Either fold PF or raise to isolate. This isn't that strong of a hand (not seven handed IMO, six handed it gets much better), is very easily dominated, and needs PF aggression if you are going to play it. A limp in with this many loose/weak players is inviting trouble.
 
Since you're here, the check/call on the flop is fine by me (pot odds were there). Anything more aggressive with that many players is inviting trouble again. Especially on a board that is fairly well coordinated for straights/flushes. Although I guess there can be an argument made for raising here. Afterall, this is a no limit table and everyone is min-betting and min-raising.
 
Made your straight on the turn. Gotta be happy about that since you were most likely behind until this point. You are almost definitely ahead here (only Q10 beats you right now). But the board is (higher) straight and double flush coordinated. This is not the time to worry about letting people catch up. 
 
There is a fundamental difference between letting people catch up some so they call you on the end vs letting them out draw you and bleed you on the end. You need to bet to protect your hand in this situation. It is damage prevention. There are so many outs that could hurt you here, now, that I say you need a 3/4 to pot sized bet. Sometimes you need to risk leaving a little money on the table to actually win the hand, because if you lose the hand you get no money.
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