Rubens (horse)
| Rubens | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Buzzard |
| Grandsire | Woodpecker |
| Dam | Alexander mare |
| Damsire | Alexander |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1805 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Colour | Chestnut |
| Breeder | Prince of Wales |
| Owner | Prince of Wales 3rd Earl of Darlington Gen. Leveson Gower |
| Record | 6: 3-1-1 |
| Major wins | |
| Pavilion Stakes (1808) Sweepstakes of 100 gs at Newmarket (1809) Craven Stakes (1810) | |
| Awards | |
| Leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland (1815, 1821, 1822) | |
Rubens (1805 – February 1829) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse. During his career he won three races, including the Craven Stakes in 1810. After retiring from racing he became a successful stallion and was the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland in 1815, 1821 and 1822. His progeny included Landscape, Pastille, Whizgig and the Rubens mare.