He was owned by Earle I. Mack, United States Ambassador to Finland and a member of the board of directors of the New York Racing Association.
After winning the 2006 Dubai World Cup, Electrocutionist placed second to Ouija Board in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot, and finished second again by a short margin to Hurricane Run in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, also at Ascot.
Godolphin's main trainer in Europe, Saeed bin Suroor, said: "He was a wonderful, brave horse, a real pleasure to train.
He gave his best every time he ran and I will always remember the courage and class he showed in winning the Dubai World Cup.
Pedigree Online wrote of Electrocutionist moments after learning of his death: "A tremendously brave and talented horse.