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#1 User is online   jillybean 

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Posted Yesterday, 18:49



Is 4♥ last train?
I can, and will go back and read the many threads on last train but I know someone will tell me the answer :)
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Posted Yesterday, 19:06

Look forward to the answer and what it means.
I would just bid 4S.
Looks to me as an adjusted 6 loser hand. Opener will need more than a minimum.
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Posted Today, 00:52

Yes, 4♥ would be last train for me here. I think 4♠ is a better bid though.
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Posted Today, 03:59

4♥ would be Last Train for me, but it is not this hand in my methods.

For me, 3♥ shows a limit raise or better so I would bid 4♠ over opener's rebid showing a minimum. I have no interest in slam in this case and I am just helping the opponents with 4♣.
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Posted Today, 04:56

If 3H is GF, partner s 3S is at least mildly encouraging, so we can bid 4S, no H control, and let partner take over as we really did convey we were interested (3S from opener does not automatically launch cue bids).

fear HA, H ruf or HAK cashing on the opening lead. Leaving a last chance open is cool but dangerous when we have not ascertained the control of H.

If 3H was inv+, and 3S a reject of the invite, we have made more than enough noise already and it is about time to close the auction.
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