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Bill does not say what the result was, but an interesting line would be to cross to and lead another heart for a further finesse. When West shows out, you insert J - so what does East do? If he wins, you can now cross to dummy's 8 for a successful club finesse. If he ducks, you cash 8 exit with ace and another trump - and pray. Your prayers are answered when East cannot exit safely with a spade so you win K and finesse in clubs. +1430.

Of course, there is often an easier route - you could always have taken the club finesse at trick two! This suggested winning line is a little double dummyish ... Anyone care to suggest anything else? My own thought is that 6 making (or plus one) is likely to score reasonably well, but 6 is recommended only if you need a top.
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