9 points and four cards in hearts and first round control in the opponent's suit (at this point, one opponent) and a singleton diamond… that seems mighty strong for a competitive 2H.
In a noncompetitive situation, that would be at least a 3c Bergen raise, and arguments could be made to upgrade it to 3d (both Jacks have play, the AK of spades are very nice together). The standard treatment would be 3c, though, but still at least considering more.
In a competitive situation, however, it's even stronger. AK in opponent's suit? 4 spades, led by the AK, meaning opponent is making exactly zero tricks in spades? I could come up with a hundred hands partner might have that make game with a minimum.
- S: 65
- H: AK872
- D: A95
- C: Q73
13 points, 5-3-3-2. That makes five spades fairly easily with remotely even distribution, and makes four most of the time even with perfect play on defense.
The right initial bid is probably 2S. I don't think it's a game force, but it's absolutely "limit raise or better", which is what 2S shows.
Beyond that, if you make the 2H bid, why on earth did you pass 2S? You have all sorts of undisclosed values. You've got an extra heart, you've got AK spades and now you're sure they both cash AND maybe partner gets to toss a loser on the K... what's to lose? At least compete to 3H.
The bidding should probably be...
E |
S |
W |
N |
1H |
1S |
2H |
2S |
3H |
P |
P |
P |
If partner is very light, or
E |
S |
W |
N |
1H |
1S |
2S |
P |
3C |
P |
4H |
P |
If partner wants to further explore things, perhaps (or Partner might just go to 4H directly). I think any positive response from partner is sufficient to jump to game - you want to show that you don't have an incredible hand, and here fast shows a weaker hand (no interest in cue bidding, since partner would have to have more like 18-20 to be thinking slam here at least). Maybe 3D would be better, depending on what it means in your partnership.