Castleford romped to a 13-try victory to end Salford's mini-revival after two wins in a row.

The Tigers romped into a 24-0 lead midway through the first half and led 36-4 at the break.

Cas notched six tries in the first 40 minutes before adding seven more after the interval.

It was the perfect boost for Castleford before next Saturday's Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge Cup semi-final against Wigan at Leeds.

Castleford went ahead after seven minutes with Mark Lennon's first try of the season.

Ryan Hudson, who had an outstanding match, bagged the second and third tries before Michael Smith crossed.

Danny Orr, the Cas skipper, carved out the opening for Wayne Bartrim to go over before Orr went off to be replaced by Barrie-Jon Mather.

French winger Olivier Elima notched the sixth try just before half-time with Salford's only touchdown before the break coming from Danny Arnold.

Lee Harland continued the procession in the 44th minute with Bartrim landing his seventh goal from seven attempts before being rested.

Dean Sampson was sin-binned for a professional foul, but Castleford still piled on the pressure.

Further tries followed from Darren Rogers (2), sub Watene Godwin (2), Mitch Healey and Mather, with Lennon booting four goals.

Salford skipper Bobbie Goulding did cross twice for tries he converted in the second half, but it was an embarrassing show by the totally outclassed Reds.

Castleford boss Graham Steadman saluted his side's 13-try show at Salford.

He said: "It's very pleasing because everything we've spoken about in the last few weeks came to fruition.

"It was the performance we wanted before meeting Wigan in the (Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge) Cup semi-final and I'm pleased the way the guys finished Salford off."

Steve McCormack said: "We're very disappointed, especially after our win at Halifax.

"Our defence was diabolical, but Castleford were on fire.

"We must learn from this defeat and I feel sorry for the supporters who paid their money."