Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
How many runners had placings over 8?

### Inputs:
table_name: table, columns: ['Race', 'Dist (f)', 'Course', 'Prize (£K)', 'Runners', 'Placing', 'Margin', 'Jockey', 'Trainer']

### Response:
SELECT COUNT Runners FROM table WHERE Placing > 8