Against the Popular Choice

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Dealer: North
Vuln: E-W
Scoring: Pairs
  1. spade7 5 2
  2. heartA Q 5 4
  3. diamondK 10
  4. clubA Q 4 2
Green square in centre

Contract: 6club
Declarer: South
Lead: spadeK
  1. spade—
  2. heart9 8 6 3
  3. diamondA Q 9
  4. clubK J 10 8 7 6
West North East South
1NT* Pass 2club~
Pass 2heart Pass 3club
Pass 4club Pass 4diamond
Pass 4heart Pass 6club
Pass Pass Pass

* 15-17
~ Stayman

No, I didn't mean 3NT or Pass! Go on - admit it - you would have bid 4heart wouldn't you?

When this hand occurred just before Christmas in 1987, South decided to explore further before deciding to settle in 4heart. First he bid his long suit, clubs, and when partner supported them he cue-bid diamonds. North made another cue-bid of 4heart and South leapt bravely to what was obviously going to be a thin slam.

How would you play 6club on a spade lead?
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