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_40 (gold VARCHAR, silver VARCHAR, rank VARCHAR, nation VARCHAR)
### Question:
Which Gold has a Rank of 7, a Nation of italy, and a Silver smaller than 0?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(gold) FROM table_name_40 WHERE rank = "7" AND nation = "italy" AND silver < 0