In a horse race: a.Fast Jack finished a length ahead of Lookout. b.Lookout did not finish in last place. c.Null Set finished 7 lengths ahead of Bent Leg. d.Fast Jack finished 7 lengths behind Applejack. e.Bent Leg finished 3 lengths behind Fast Jack. Which horse finished first, which finished second, ..., and which finished fifth?

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In a horse race:

a.Fast Jack finished a length ahead of Lookout.

b.Lookout did not finish in last place.

c.Null Set finished 7 lengths ahead of Bent Leg.

d.Fast Jack finished 7 lengths behind Applejack.

e.Bent Leg finished 3 lengths behind Fast Jack. Which horse finished first, which finished second, ..., and which finished fifth?

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