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Originally Posted by Gabethebabe
Never ever in your life consider bidding 1NT Forcing with 4 trumps to partner's major.
In some partnerships this would be a reasonable approach, too. 1NT has to be
absolutely forcing, partner never ever ever getting clever, but if you play it that way then it can show this hand. Unfortunately it often won't help you find a slam when it's on (see my example hands above — you probably miss both small slams), so 2H remains better.
The reason is the two aces. Pard will get the massage that you have five(ish) trumps and decent values, but two aces, and a six card suit to boot, he'll never guess.