Sette Bello (1962–1979) was an American

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racehorse best known for winning the 1968

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in Florida and as the damsire of Timely Writer. Sired by the

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runner, Ribot, Sette Belo's dam was Honor Bound, a daughter of Bull Dog. Sette Bello was bred and raced by

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and race conditioned by U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer, Jimmy Conway.Miami (Florida) News - February 19, 1968
/ref> Sette Bello was named by Mrs. Lehman after an

express train run from

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, the '' Settebello'', which can be translated as the "lucky or beautiful seven."

Pedigree

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{{reflist 1962 racehorse births 1979 racehorse deaths Thoroughbred family 1-o Racehorses bred in Kentucky Racehorses trained in the United States