Caren is a bay filly who was bred in Ontario by James and Janeane Everatt and Arika Everatt-Meeuse of Shannondoe Farm.
She was the first winner from the first crop of foals sired by Society's Chairman,[3] who did not make his racing debut until age five but then became a stakes-winning sprinter.
[2] Stepping up in class for the Grade II Natalma Stakes, she finished third behind eventual Canadian Horse of the Year Catch A Glimpse.
[8] On June 12, Caren finished third behind longshot Neshama and Gamble's Ghost in the Woodbine Oaks, the first leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara.
[9] On July 10, Caren ended her losing streak in the Bison City Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Tiara.
She went to the early lead and set a moderate pace, then withstood a late run by Trini Brewnette and Neshama to win by a length.
"[10] On August 7, Caren entered the third leg of the Triple Tiara, the Wonder Where Stakes, run at a distance of 1+1⁄4 miles on Woodbine's turf course.
[a] She set the early pace then withstood late challenges by first Thundering Sky then Shake Down Baby to win by a nose.