Rubens (horse)

Rubens
Sire	Buzzard
Grandsire	Woodpecker
Dam	Alexander mare
Damsire	Alexander
Sex	Stallion
Foaled	1805
Country	Great Britain
Colour	Chestnut
Breeder	HRH Prince of Wales
Owner	HRH 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 and Whizgig.

Rubens was a chestnut colt bred by the Prince of Wales and foaled in 1805. His dam was the bay Alexander mare who also foaled Castrel, Craven Stakes winner Selim and Epsom Oaks winner Bronze. All three of these foals were full-siblings to Rubens. Their sire was dual Craven Stakes winner Buzzard. As well as these siblings, Buzzard also sired St. Leger Stakes winner Quiz.

On 2 June 1808 at Epsom Downs and racing for the Prince of Wales, Rubens started as the 10/3 second favourite for the Derby where he face nine rivals. The race was won by 25/1 outsider Pan, who beat the favourite Vandyke. Chester finished in third place, with Rubens in fourth. Rubens was then purchased by 3rd Earl of Darlington and at Brighton in August he was one of four horses who contested the Pavilion Stakes. Derby runner-up Vandyke was the 5/6 favourite, with Rubens second favourite at 3/1. Rubens won the race from Vandyke. He was also intended to run in four match races during the season, but his opponents in each of these paid a forfeit and the races never took place. The forfeits were from Bradbury, a colt by Gohanna, Dreadnought and Jock.

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