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_69 (date VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many 1st prizes have a Date of aug 17?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(1 AS st_prize___) AS $__ FROM table_name_69 WHERE date = "aug 17"