The pattern of his recent form before the layoff—a fourth, an eighth, a win, then a fifth, a second, and a third—tells the story of a horse who was being campaigned hard at the highest level he could manage. He won roughly 1 in every 5 races at Class 2, which is respectable for that grade, though the two losses sandwiching his last victory hint at the inconsistency that has defined his career. What stands out most is his preference for fast, dry ground: on those surfaces, he has won 2 of 7 races, a 29% win rate that is meaningfully better than his overall figures.
Franny Norton, his most frequent jockey, has won on him twice from five rides together—a 40% win rate that suggests real understanding between horse and rider. Norton may well be the preferred partner if Temporize returns to action. Trainer Anthony Charlton, who operates from an undisclosed yard, has had a quiet season so far, which makes a runner like Temporize—a proven Class 2 horse—potentially important to the stable's plans. The long gap away raises obvious questions about fitness and soundness, but if the yard can get him back healthy and aimed at the right race on a fast surface, his credentials at the top level remain genuine.
| Course | Races | Results | Last run | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwood Undulating |
4 | 1 win, 1 second, 2 other | 25 Aug | 25% |
| Newmarket Galloping |
4 | 1 win, 2 thirds, 1 other | 14 Oct | 25% |
| Ascot Galloping |
3 | 1 second, 2 other | 18 Jun | 0% |
| Kempton Park Galloping |
3 | 2 thirds, 1 other | 25 Oct | 0% |
| Wolverhampton Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 30 Dec | 50% |
| Newbury Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 other | 20 Jul | 50% |
| Haydock Park Galloping |
2 | 2 other | 14 Oct | 0% |
| York Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 20 Aug | 0% |
| Southwell Galloping |
1 | 1 third | 23 Jan | 0% |
| Doncaster Galloping |
1 | 1 second | 7 Jul | 0% |