The big one of the day is the 2018 Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin.

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.

Poet's Word fared best of the European challengers in sixth as Time Warp made every yard of the running to win the Longines Hong Kong Cup at Sha Tin.

Local star Werther will look to fend off stiff competition from abroad in Hong Kong's richest race, the Hong Kong Cup.