The racing cauldron that is Hong Kong takes centre stage this afternoon with three international group one races set down for decision.

It could be a big weekend on the international stage for Australian jockeys with Kerrin McEvoy and Hugh Bowman seeking Group One success in Hong Kong and Japan.

After an exciting Oaks win last Sunday for the Frankel filly, Soul Stirring, attention turns to the colts this week, when Tokyo Racecourse stages one of the greatest races on the Japanese racing calendar, namely the Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby), on Sunday, May 28.