Tory Conference: Seen & heard

William Hague said Radio 4's Today programme had tipped a horse called Opposition Leader to win in the 3.30 at Warwick yesterday. "In years to come they will be tipping opposition leader to win in many more races than they would care to admit," he said. The horse came in second.

In addition to the 180,000 papers returned in William Hague's ballot, Central Office also received a number of electricity and gas bills, pounds 5,000 in cash and cheques - and a lottery ticket.

"Lost: An election. Can anyone help? If so, call 0171 637 1462." Poster in conference hall, which turned out to be a spoof advert for a cable TV comedy channel

On today's agenda:

Michael Howard, shadow Foreign Secretary

John Redwood, shadow spokesman on trade and industry.

Sir Archie Hamilton, MP, chairman of the backbench 1922 Committee.

Lord Parkinson, the Tories' new chairman,

And on the fringe:

The European Foundation: Novelist Frederick Forsyth argues case against EU.

UK space policy: Conservative consumer affairs spokeswoman Cheryl Gillan takes her party into orbit.

Conservative Christian Fellowship: shadow Chancellor Peter Lilley takes a spiritual approach.