text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_34 (runners VARCHAR, placing INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  How many runners had placings over 8?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(runners) FROM table_name_34 WHERE placing > 8