Rubens | |
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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.