Rubens (horse)

Rubens
SireBuzzard
GrandsireWoodpecker
DamAlexander mare
DamsireAlexander
SexStallion
Foaled1805
CountryGreat Britain
ColourChestnut
BreederPrince of Wales
OwnerPrince of Wales
3rd Earl of Darlington
Gen. Leveson Gower
Record6: 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.