At Criquette Head-Maarek's stable a little further up Avenue du General-Leclerc, Treve's trainer remained philosophical in defeat on Monday while conceding that in a perfect world, Jarnet might have ridden a little closer to the pace.
He seemed amused by the philosophical musings of his rival trainer John Ward, who won his first Triple Crown race with Monarchos in the Derby.
Not usually the philosophical sort, Baffert, the white-haired trainer with two Kentucky Derby victories on his résumé, launched into a monologue today about then as well as now.
John Gosden, trainer of Kingman, did his best to be philosophical but was plainly irritated by the way the race had unfolded.
Konta, who was unaware of her opponent's pre-existing illness, declined to criticise her for calling for the trainer just as her own momentum was building, and was also philosophical about the prospects of a catching a virus.
For Loyola's coaches and trainers, in an athletic department without football, it was less of a philosophical leap away from such weight room staples as bench presses and squats.
He was philosophical about not getting the Mayweather fight this time around, saying it gives him more time to work with new trainer Virgil Hunter while also adapting to a new weight class.
Ms. Rea is philosophical.
Others were more philosophical.
Then he grew philosophical.
