This is an interesting and subtle one. Of course, I am lying to you a bit in this series. I do not post one of my numerous blunders here. You can learn nothing from them besides the fact that I grew old.
After stopping in 3♠, you are in a seemingly good contract which should make unless the cards are distributed oddly. Sadly, they are. The lead of ♣2 is taken at the table and a trump is won by the ♠A. Lia then continues with a small ♥ to get a ruff. I took the ♥8 overtaken with the ♥10, followed by 2 ruffs in diamond. The contract is now down 2.
On the other table, the player took the ♥Q taken with the ♥A. This worked to keep East from playing low under his ♥K for a second ruff. That's down 1 only. You should always try to make it as hard as possible for the opponent.
The bidding was also different. The player on the other table played Gavin's full series. And that changes the decision to not raise to 3♠. My personal judgement would also be to pass 2♠, but "Advanced 2/1" is not on my side. However, Lia all of a sudden jumped in with 2NT by East, explained as 4 cards in diamonds or hearts, and 5+ club cards. West answered with the good contract of 3♣ which was overcalled by 3♠ again. Here is the complete bidding.
It is like in the club. Results are quite unpredictable.
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