Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_61 (lost VARCHAR, highest_ranking VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the total number of Lost for the Highest Ranking of – –?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(lost) FROM table_name_61 WHERE highest_ranking = "– –"