What Does Yielding to Soft Mean?

yielding: a turf course with a significant amount of "give" to the ground due to recent rain. soft: a turf course with a large amount of moisture.

Is yielding the same as good to soft?

Yielding. Unique to Irish racing, yielding is equivalent to the British good to soft.

Is yielding softer than heavy?

Yielding is softer than heavy. Yielding to Soft is like a swamp. The best ground is good to heavy. if it says heavy over there, its probably the worst ground imaginable!