The Italian secured a podium finish in Lissone after making the race’s decisive move.
Andrea Raccagni produced a strong ride at Coppa Agostoni on Sunday, finishing third from a six-man group to give Soudal Quick-Step a podium at the opening race of the Trittico Lombardo.
The repeated climbs through the Brianza hills made for an attacking race, with the action starting early and the leading group changing several times. Soudal Quick-Step were represented in the moves by Filippo Zana and Pepijn Reinderink, before Raccagni emerged among the eight riders at the front with around 50 kilometres remaining.
The final ascent of Lissolo brought another selection. As Brandon McNulty increased the pressure, Andrea stayed with the leaders, cresting the climb in a group of six alongside the American, Paul Lapeira, Mauro Schmid, Sam Maisonobe and Lorenzo Fortunato.
Behind them, Zana and Reinderink were part of the chasing group, but the six leaders maintained their advantage on the return to Lissone, ensuring the victory would be decided between them.
Fortunato tried to break clear inside the final two kilometres, but his accelerations were covered and the group arrived together for the sprint. Raccagni crossed the line third behind Lapeira and McNulty, rounding off a demanding afternoon with a well-earned podium on home roads.