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Partner's raise to 4 is very encouraging. As a passed
hand, he must have prime cards and at least four trumps.
Picture some hands for him and you'll see that you might
have a good play for a vulnerable game.

On the actual hand, 5 was cold, but they have a good
sacrifice in 5. And after a club lead, they are down only
one trick in 5 doubled. That's why your best bid is 4, a
lead-director on the way to 5.