Opt For Simplicity

Dealer: North
Vuln: Game All
Scoring: Butler IMPs

  1. spadeA J 9 4 3
  2. heart6
  3. diamondK 8 5 3
  4. club8 6 2
Green square in centre
  1. spadeQ 7 6 2
  2. heartA J
  3. diamondA J 6 2
  4. clubA 9 4

Contract: 4spade
Declarer: West
Lead: diamondQ

West North East South
2heart* Dble 3heart
4spade Pass Pass Pass

* 6-10, five heart, 4+ minor

North opened with a Lucas 2heart showing 6-10 points, specifically five hearts and a four card or longer minor. East doubled for take-out and West leapt to game in spades after South's pre-emptive raise.

How would you play on the lead of diamondQ.
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