The Rubens mare was a chestnut filly foaled in 1819 and bred by Major Wilson.
Rubens was also a successful stallion and was the leading sire in Great Britain and Ireland three times.
[2] The Rubens mare's dam was, Tippitywitchet, a daughter of Derby winner Waxy.
[3] The Rubens mare made her only start on 24 May 1822 at Epsom Downs, when she and nine opponents raced for the Oaks Stakes.
The Rubens mare challenged and overtook Whizgig in the closing stages to take the lead, before Pastille passed her near the line and won by a head.