Bridge Deal of the Week (Jun 13 2008)

Problem:

The Auction:
West  North  East  South
pass    pass    pass  1♦
pass    1♥      pass  2NT
pass    3NT    all pass

This deal came up in the finals of the 2008 US team trials held recently. Aubrey Strul held the West cards, and chose to lead the ♣7 against 3NT. Dummy played the ♣5, partner the ♣2 (standard carding), declarer winning with the ♣9. Declarer leads the ♥2. Do you win the ace? If so, what do you lead to the next trick? If not, what is your reasoning?

Hint:
Partner's play to trick one provides you with a significant hint.

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Bridge Baron deal No: N5038-26217-37459-78937-90531-04056

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