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_2985987_2 (date VARCHAR, race VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What many times was the victoria derby raced?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_2985987_2 WHERE race = "Victoria Derby"