[manudude03]

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MPs scoring, do you dare? Sorry if this is a wtp.

[nigel_k]

No. Something like xx Jx Jxxx Axxxx is better than we might expect and and we are still down three at least. Maybe if they were vul.

[lalldonn]

No need to be sorry but it's most definitely a wtp.

[gszes]

welcome to las vegas they see you coming a mile away. Every once in a while
one of these bids works and the player that makes it is keeps remembering that
one success despite numerous failures.

The other actions (besides pass) are the kinds of things players do when they feel
they are doomed to get a poor score anyway so why not try and get a great score
with not much downside. It certainly adds a bit of flash to the MP sheet but the rare
success is generally not worth straining partnership relations unless you are both
doing the same kinds of things and enjoy it.

This auction is not over LHO has not limited their hand yet and might even be
considering inviting slam when you suddenly give them a much better and safer
way to acheive a superb MP score.

Of course if you feel you need a top to win the event u probably will not get that top
defending 3n so under those circumstances a gambling bid might be the way to go
but you need to virtually certain you need a top.

[manudude03]

I chose to try 4H. The good news is it only went -2. The bad news was the opponents were in the wrong strain in the first place

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[P_Marlowe]

The main point against a 4H bid is your spade holding, and the fact, that you are on lead.

If you hit partner with some heart support, you will have established hearts, with the lead,
and you have the spades as an entry.
If you dont hit partner with support, 4H will easily go -3, which is more than their game.

With kind regards
Marlowe

[lalldonn]

Sorry I don't say this to be hard on you but it's my true feelings and I think it's important. Acting here other than pass is just terrible. Your partner is probably more likely to have a singleton heart than what he had. You need something so specific to not go down too much AND have them be making, like long hearts and spades opposite without the heart ace. And even then, -300 for win 3 or 4? This is totally the wrong kind of shot in the dark. Even W/R I think it's terrible.