MYSTICAL BUTTERFLY is a filly by Hawwaam, out of the Var (USA) mare Baltia. Purchased by Hollywood Racing privately, she was bred by Ridgemont.
Name: MYSTICAL BUTTERFLY
Named By: Ridgemont
Sex: Bay Filly
Sire: Hawwaam
Dam: Baltia
Damsire: Var (USA)
DOB: 24 October 2022
Breeder: Ridgemont
Trainer: Juan Nel
Previous Trainer: Clinton Binda (22/02/2026)
Record: 6-1-2
Relations: Dancing Amber (Real Gone Kid)
UPDATES – Mystical Butterfly
April 22nd, 2026
826 – MYSTICAL BUTTERFLY wins a good race in her first start for Trainer Juan Nel on the Fairview polytrack over 1200m this afternoon. The daughter of Hawwaam was ridden to victory by Chad Little and was bred by Ridgemont. Race Replay & Interview.
February 22nd, 2026
She has arrived in the Eastern Cape and will be trained by Juan Nel.
February 10th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal on the Classic track. Finished 7th out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She showed speed for 200m but then fell away to the back of the field. It looks like she needs further.
January 24th, 2026
Raced over 1200m at the Vaal. Finished 14th out of 14 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She was on the speed, but then faded badly. I feel she is going to struggle in JHB. She may be better given a chance in a weaker centre.
January 11th, 2026
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 3rd out of 7 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A good third. She will improve from this run and prefers 1200m.
December 30th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at Turffontein on the Standside track. Finished 4th out of 8 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: She improved a lot from her first run. She was still very green and will improve.
November 4th, 2025
Raced over 1000m at the Vaal. Finished 9th out of 11 runners.
Anthony Delpech post-race comment: A very poor debut run.
May 7th, 2024
Hollywood Racing purchased Mystical Butterfly who is a Hawwaam bay filly out of the dam Baltia (by Var) privately. She is bred by Ridgemont.