[lamford]

MrAce, on 2017-March-23, 11:04, said:

That assumes they do not lead their small stiff vs slams (or they have void)
Would you not lead your stiff? You win when pd has ♥A or trump A. Idk, playing opening leader not to have led his stiff is a big decision imo.

A good point, but here South bid spades and, if partner does have an ace, it is much more likely to be the ace of spades. And West showed 5+ hearts with his original 2♦. So, no, I would not lead my stiff, being very fearful that partner has the queen of hearts and the ace of spades.

[miamijd]

You can give yourself a slight extra chance in case South has 5125 with K(J) fifth of spades and QJTxx of clubs.

Take the K and Ac before playing hearts. Then if South has a stiff ten, North gets endplayed.

Even without this wrinkle, the hook is a slightly better % play, as you can pick up 40 with South.

Cheers,
MIke