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_10707142_2 (report VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  how many reports of races took place on october 16?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(report) FROM table_10707142_2 WHERE date = "October 16"